Provoked seizures are not considered to be epilepsy, which is defined as two or more unprovoked seizures, and provoked seizures typically do not require long-term treatment with antiseizure medication ...

Levetiracetam reduces tonic-clonic seizures by over 77% in clinical studies. Ethosuximide is highly effective for absence seizures, especially in children. Valproate remains the gold standard for ...

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 ...

Scientists presents evidence that adults can generate new brain cells, and that this process is dramatically altered in patients with long-term epilepsy. The study details the presence of newborn ...

A 20-year-old woman presented to a specialist epilepsy center with seizures, myoclonus, ataxia, and impaired executive functions. She was born to unrelated parents, had febrile seizures in infancy, ...