Seizures in children can be a terrifying experience for both the child and their parents. Understanding the underlying causes is crucial for effective management and treatment. This article will ...

“Do you know why you shouldn’t talk to strangers?” asks a police officer standing at the front of a classroom to a room full of students. Emily’s hand shoots up and the teacher encourages her to ...

Imagine slipping in and out of consciousness hundreds of times per day, staying awake the whole time but having no sense of awareness during these lapses. In children with absence epilepsy, these ...

A seizure occurs when there is abnormal electrical activity in the brain. There are different types of seizures depending on where and how much brain activity is affected. If someone is seizing make ...

An abnormal electrical discharge in the brain causes a seizure. There are different types, and each can cause different symptoms. A seizure may result from a medical condition or another issue, such ...

A seizure can be alarming, especially in children, who are often unable to describe it or call for help. Seizures are sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain that cause changes in behaviour, ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--January 2, 2019--As early as 3 months of age, infants with a severe form of epilepsy called Dravet syndrome start having convulsive seizures, during which their arms and legs jerk ...

Q: My neighbor’s son was just diagnosed with KCNT1 seizures, and they said it was a very rare disorder. Aren’t seizures fairly common in children? A: The brain has many nerve cells that communicate ...