
Demystifying epilepsy and increasing awareness
Nov 22, 2016 · November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Epilepsy, also known as a seizure disorder, is a neurological condition affecting the nervous system. Epileptic seizures …
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why kids with epilepsy need a seizure action …
Aug 23, 2023 · Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. And it's common. It's estimated that 1 in 26 people develop the disorder, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. It …
New study in Brain Communications finds personalized deep brain ...
Apr 7, 2025 · ROCHESTER, Minn. — A study published in Brain Communications highlights a new approach to treating drug-resistant epilepsy. Researchers at Mayo Clinic have developed …
‘Dogtor’ and doctor return joy to boy with severe epilepsy
Nov 15, 2023 · The Hunters felt like they were losing their son Calvin to severe epilepsy. At Mayo Clinic, they found help from a 'dogtor' and a doctor.
Mayo Clinic researchers lead transformative shift toward ...
Apr 2, 2025 · Mayo Clinic is exploring treatment approaches to help patients living with the most severe and difficult-to-treat forms of epilepsy.
Enjoying a ‘New Normal’ After Epilepsy Surgery - Mayo Clinic …
Apr 30, 2014 · One way she tries to do that is by sharing her story and encouraging other people living with epilepsy to consider surgery. “I know it can sound scary, but it is so worth a try,” she …
Seizure forecasting with wrist-worn devices possible for people …
Nov 9, 2021 · This study is part of the Epilepsy Foundation of America's Epilepsy Innovation Institute, and the My Seizure Gauge project, which is an international collaboration aimed at …
Types of encephalitis: A Mayo Clinic expert explains
Feb 20, 2024 · Encephalitis is a disease referring to the inflammation or swelling of the brain. Learn about the two main types.
Sharing Mayo Clinic: Learning to live with epilepsy
Nov 13, 2016 · Understanding a diagnosis of epilepsy, which occurs in approximately 1 in 26 people, and managing the disease present a huge learning curve. But thanks to their …
COVID-19: Tips for people with neurologic issues, such as epilepsy …
Apr 7, 2020 · Though patients with chronic neurologic conditions like epilepsy are not at increased risk to contract COVID-19, they are more susceptible to increased seizures as a result of …