The latest epilepsy news
Epilepsy drug may treat sleep apnoea – and offer extra seizure support
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy medication sulthaime has shown promising results in treating obstructive sleep apnoea
The latest epilepsy news
New research outlines strategy for adjusting medication doses in pregnant women with epilepsy
Kami Kountcheva | Researchers have analysed successful management of epilepsy medications in women during pregnancy and six weeks after birth, setting out a management strategy…
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People with learning disabilities die significantly younger from epilepsy causes, study finds
Kami Kountcheva | Adults with a learning disability and epilepsy are dying significantly younger from epilepsy-related causes than non-epilepsy related causes, with gaps in services…
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Seven in 10 people with epilepsy affected by medicine shortages – study
Kami Kountcheva | New research shows that seven in 10 people with epilepsy had difficulty getting their anti-seizure medications last year, and four in 10…
Features
Deep Brain Stimulation: treatment for the future?
Zoe Gude, graduate from King’s College London and Dr Antonio Valentin, Reader in Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology, talk about Deep Brain Stimulation and its potential…
The latest epilepsy news
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”.
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Centre for Global Epilepsy launched to address global challenges
Kami Kountcheva | The University of Oxford is launching a new global epilepsy hub led by consultant neurologist Prof Arjune Sen.
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Climate change harms epilepsy and mental health, study finds
Kami Kountcheva | Climate change can worsen neurological conditions like epilepsy, and mental health conditions, says a new study from University College London.
Epilepsy for professionals
Half of neurology patients waiting more than 18 weeks
Grace Wood | Across the NHS, around 6.3 million patients are waiting to start treatments