The latest epilepsy news

All the latest epilepsy-related news. Find updates on research, stories on people living with epilepsy and the work of Epilepsy Action

New test could speed up brain tumour diagnosis and treatment
New test could speed up brain tumour diagnosis and treatment
Kami Kountcheva | University of Nottingham researchers develop new test that can diagnose brain tumours in two hours.
More funding in NI neurology could save billions
More funding in NI neurology could save billions
Kami Kountcheva | Inaction in neurology in Northern Ireland has been called a “false economy” by Epilepsy Action Northern Ireland manager Carla Smyth.
Epilepsy Action demands U-turn on welfare cuts
Epilepsy Action demands U-turn on welfare cuts
Kami Kountcheva| The ‘Don’t take the PIP’ campaign launched today is urging the government to rethink disability benefits cuts and asking for people’s support
ChatGPT can support epilepsy specialists locating seizures origin
ChatGPT can support epilepsy specialists locating seizures origin
Kami Kountcheva | International group of scientists find that ChatGPT can help specialists identify where seizures are starting from.
Air pollution linked to increased risk of epilepsy – study
Air pollution linked to increased risk of epilepsy – study
Kami Kountcheva | Researchers from Canada have connected air pollution with an increase in the risk of new-onset epilepsy.
Discover Bradford: A Hidden Gem in 2025
Discover Bradford: A Hidden Gem in 2025
June 1st marks the return of the Bradford 10k  in Centenary Square, there is still time to sign up and enjoy the City of Culture.
NICE loosens prescription rules on cenobamate for focal epilepsy
NICE loosens prescription rules on cenobamate for focal epilepsy
Kami Kountcheva | Healthcare professionals with expertise in epilepsy can now access and prescribe cenobamate more easily, reducing effects of “postcode lottery”.
Pioneering treatment trialled for Dravet syndrome
Pioneering treatment trialled for Dravet syndrome
Kami Kountcheva | New medication for Dravet Syndrome, zorevunersen, is being trialled in the UK and the US with promising results
ILAE updates how seizures are classified
ILAE updates how seizures are classified
Kami Kountcheva | The International League Against Epilepsy has updated the way seizures are classified to help with clarity and make the terms easier for…
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