Sodium valproate, associated with birth defects, reportedly being prescribed without proper warnings READ MORE
When you're in need of medication, your doctor will consider many things before putting pen to prescription pad. READ MORE
The father of 10-year-old Long Island Little League player Lazar LaPenna, who collapsed and died during a game Friday, said that the epileptic seizure that took his son’s life was... read more →
JAMA Neurology has published data from a Phase III trial of Fintepla (fenfluramine), the anti-seizure med developed by Brussels, Belgium-based drugmaker UCB READ MORE
Antiseizure medications (ASMs) can be detected in breast milk of women with epilepsy and... READ MORE
“The Healing Journal,” written and illustrated by Pasadena’s Emily Suñez, helps those living with chronic illness to find inspiration and joy. READ MORE
Autism spectrum and epilepsy frequently occur together. Both conditions affect brain function and behaviors. However, researchers do not yet fully understand why the two conditions share such a strong link.... read more →
As states continue to deliberate how children can safely attend school amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19 isn't the only illness on people's minds. READ MORE
Many women with epilepsy have breakthrough seizures when they get pregnant, and researchers say they've figured out why. Read more
Individuals with epilepsy who become pregnant should work with a medical professional. With proper care, they can experience healthy pregnancy and delivery. READ MORE