Epilepsy research

The latest on what’s happening in the world of research into epilepsy.

Epilepsy diagnosis tool gets MHRA approval
Epilepsy diagnosis tool gets MHRA approval
Grace Wood | A digital tool to help doctors with epilepsy diagnosis has been approved by the MHRA
Brain wave study shows potential treatments for epilepsy
Brain wave study shows potential treatments for epilepsy
Grace Wood | Slow brain waves may reduce the impact of seizures, according to researchers at UCL
Guide to help treat people with epilepsy and learning disabilities
Guide to help treat people with epilepsy and learning disabilities
Grace Wood | The Clive Treacey Safety Checklist is for people with epilepsy and learning disabilities
ILAE British Branch meeting: driving, JME and amnesia
ILAE British Branch meeting: driving, JME and amnesia
Tom Shillito | Highlights from the ILAE British Branch’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Gateshead
Epilepsy may be linked to sleep and stress – study
Epilepsy may be linked to sleep and stress – study
Grace Wood | The Birmingham University study suggests epileptiform discharges may be linked to sleep and stress
NHS announces ‘bundle of care’ for children and young people
NHS announces ‘bundle of care’ for children and young people
Grace Wood | NHS England has published recommendations for treating children and young people with epilepsy
Epilepsy Research Institute launched
Epilepsy Research Institute launched
Grace Wood | Epilepsy Action is a founding partner of the institute
ILAE Congress 2023: what’s new in research?
ILAE Congress 2023: what’s new in research?
Grace Wood | Epileptologists, patient groups and academics met to discuss the future of epilepsy research
Inhaling scents could lead to better memory
Inhaling scents could lead to better memory
Grace Wood | The researchers concluded that introducing a small amount of scent at night led to improvements in brain functioning
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