A new synthesis finds that common epilepsies are driven by thousands of tiny-effect genetic variants, most still ...

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Anyone can develop epilepsy and it is one of the most common conditions affecting the brain. Epilepsy affects both males and females of all races, ethnic backgrounds and ages.

An insightful mini-review published in Genomic Psychiatry synthesizes the rapidly expanding landscape of molecular genetic research on common epilepsies, assembling evidence from genome-wide ...

Marijuana extract shown to cut life-threatening seizures in half for children with severe epilepsy. A landmark clinical trial has revealed that a drug derived from medical marijuana can significantly ...

The epilepsies are a group of conditions affecting the brain. People with epilepsy have repeated bursts of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that lead to epileptic seizures. Usually, a seizure ...

A whole-exome sequencing study has identified a series of ultra-rare variants that provide a genetic link between common and rare epilepsy syndromes. This discovery could open up new possibilities for ...

A genetic study of childhood epilepsies has linked two new genes to severe forms of disease and provides a novel strategy for identifying therapy targets. This study used a cutting-edge genetic ...

An international research team has identified gene mutations causing severe, difficult-to-treat forms of childhood epilepsy. Many of the mutations disrupt functioning in the synapse, the junction at ...

ATLANTA, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UCB today announced it will present 32 abstracts from its expansive epilepsies research program at the American Epilepsy Society (AES) Annual Meeting, December 6 ...

This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing epilepsies in children, young people and adults. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement. Last reviewed: 20 December 2023 ...