The study looked at how people with epilepsy and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) can grow stronger after trauma. It focused on how a person's self-image and how they handle tough experiences affect their ability to grow from these hard times. The research involved 137 people with epilepsy and C-PTSD from Eqlid City, Iran. These participants filled out...
Seizure disorders, including epilepsy, are a significant drain on healthcare resources. These conditions demand a lot of medical attention and money. The ALVEEG trial is stepping in to address this issue. It's all about finding a better way to manage these disorders using outpatient ambulatory long-term video electroencephalograms (ALVEEGs). This approach could chang...
People who are 60 or older are more likely to develop epilepsy. This is especially true for those who are experiencing some form of cognitive decline. This decline can range from mild issues, like forgetting where they put their keys, to more serious problems, such as dementia. When epilepsy strikes this age group, it can make their cognitive problems worse and even ...
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that happens when nerve cells send out too many signals. This leads to seizures. Some people with epilepsy don't get better with regular medicine. This is called pharmacoresistant epilepsy. There is a growing interest in cannabidiol, or CBD, as a possible solution. CBD is a part of the cannabis plant that doesn't make you high. It's showi...
Epilepsy is a common brain disorder. It is caused by faulty brain circuits. The exact reasons why these circuits malfunction are still a mystery. However, recent progress in brain research has shed some light on the matter. Scientists have found that certain types of brain cells play a big role in epilepsy. These cells are called neurons. There are two main typ...
The COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes to healthcare. One significant shift was the way doctors kept track of patient visits. This was especially true for people dealing with epilepsy. During the pandemic, many routine visits were disrupted. This made it hard for doctors to keep up with their patients' needs. To tackle this issue, a clever plan was put into actio...
Epilepsy in kids can be tough to handle, especially when medicines don't work and scans show nothing unusual. Doctors often turn to fancy tests like PET, SPECT, and ECOG to find where the seizures start. These tests can be pricey and hard to find, making things even harder in places with fewer resources. In some countries, doctors are trying to figure out if surgery...
Epilepsy is a tough nut to crack in the world of health care. It shows off many of the big problems in the system today. Think about it: care that's all over the place, not everyone getting the help they need, and money troubles. The way things are set up now doesn't help. It's like a bunch of teams playing their own game, not working together. This makes it hard to ...
In many parts of the world, especially in low and middle-income countries, status epilepticus is a major health issue. It is a serious condition where seizures last too long or happen repeatedly without recovery. Sadly, it is a leading cause of death for people with epilepsy. The gap between what doctors recommend and what actually happens in these areas is wide. Thi...
Epilepsy monitoring units (EMUs) are crucial for managing epilepsy patients. These units often require nurses to handle complex evaluations that can increase risks for patients. To address this, the National Association of Epilepsy Centers has set up guidelines for training nurses in advanced epilepsy care. The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) step...