Epilepsy in the elderly is common, although the figures given by large epidemiological studies are likely to be an overestimate owing to the inherent difficulties in the clinical diagnosis of epilepsy ...

“It’s all about the brain,” said Jennifer DeWolfe, D.O., professor in the UAB Department of Neurology. “Seizure manifestations are stereotyped, so the same symptoms occur with each seizure that ...

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized primarily by seizures, epilepsy can present in a variety of ways depending on the individual and the ...

A recent retrospective study by Vossel and colleagues [2] covering a 5-year period (2007-2012) reported on 12 patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) and 35 patients with Alzheimer ...

Eliminating senescent brain cells in animal models showed seizure reduction and cognitive improvement potential.

Scientists are testing a strikingly simple idea for calming some of the brain’s most stubborn seizures: remove the aging cells that seem to be fanning the flames. Instead of cutting out large pieces ...

Temporal lobe epilepsy, which results in recurring seizures and cognitive dysfunction, is associated with premature aging of ...

Clearing out “aged” brain cells dramatically reduced seizures and restored memory in a new epilepsy study.