Is epilepsy more common in poorer countries?
A newly published review of existing literature has confirmed that poorer countries have a much higher rate of epilepsy than richer ones.
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Responsive neurostimulation: a cure for epilepsy?
A useful session at last week’s 10th European Congress on Epileptology explored the new ‘responsive neurostimulation’ (RNS®) device. Presented by Martha Morrell MD, the device has been developed by Neuropace in the US and has demonstrated promising results in medical trials.
Insomnia patients treated with epilepsy drugs in a ‘worrying trend’
New research recently presented in Australia has highlighted a potentially concerning trend. According to the report, people living with insomnia are being treated with drugs that are not designed or licensed for this use.
Epilepsy Foundation and Epilepsy Therapy Project: two become one
A merger of two large non-profit epilepsy organisations in the US promises to raise the profile of epilepsy as both a research and treatment priority.
Congress report 7: AEDs - the future of drug development
An excellent session yesterday at the 10th European Congress on Epileptology debated the future of anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) and why new drugs have not had more of an impact on treatment.
Congress report 6: Surgery outcomes: what should people know before they have surgery?
Today, an in-depth session at the 10th European Congress on Epileptology discussed the long-term impact of epilepsy surgery. Several high-profile European clinicians called for more research into the lifelong effects of having a surgical resection. They believe that people with epilepsy should be given more information about this before agreeing to have an operation.
Congress report 4: Epilepsy 12 - improving epilepsy care for kids
The results of a national audit of epilepsy care for children and young people have been presented during a session at the 10th European Congress on Epileptology this morning. It is hoped that these results will help inform the improvement of epilepsy care for children throughout the UK - including in education settings.
Congress report 3: SMILE: The new way to deal with stress
A new initiative has been unveiled at the 10th European Congress on Epileptology. The initiative is a prospective study designed to explore better ways of dealing with stress in people with epilepsy. Ultimately, the aim of the study is to prevent seizures triggered by stressful situations.