Witnessing someone have a seizure can be frightening. There are many causes of seizures − epilepsy and other diseases or infections, abnormal blood sugars, withdrawal from drugs or alcohol and even ...

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized primarily by seizures, epilepsy can present in a variety of ways depending on the individual and the ...

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Many people may already be aware of the condition from its prevalence in medical dramas, but that portrayal is often exaggerated and does not fully encapsulate ...

“It’s all about the brain,” said Jennifer DeWolfe, D.O., professor in the UAB Department of Neurology. “Seizure manifestations are stereotyped, so the same symptoms occur with each seizure that ...

First-aid guidelines for bystanders and emergency responders have long focused on issues like chest pain, bleeding and recognizing a stroke. Now, they have been updated and expanded to include ...

WAYNE COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - The Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia hosted an event Thursday in Wayne County. The goal of this event was to teach seizure first aid training to local school staff. For many ...

Baby shakes and tremors are common and often harmless as babies develop motor skills. Parents should monitor for signs of seizure, like rhythmic or unusual movements that don't stop when touched. If ...

MADISON (WKOW) -- Joey's Song is an annual event to support the fight against epilepsy and this year, it's growing. The Joey's Song Freezing Man Festival will be a multi-day event, January 8-11. It ...

When we think of seizures, the image that often comes to mind is convulsions — a person shaking, jerking, or losing control of their body. To be honest, that image alone is jarring enough to leave ...

The AAN’s first-ever functional seizure guideline targets stigma and unnecessary treatment, offering clearer diagnostic steps ...