Epilepsy in children is a difficult journey for parents. The very natural reactions of fear, helplessness can be overwhelming. This is often worsened by the social stigma associated with epilepsy. The ...
Levetiracetam reduces tonic-clonic seizures by over 77% in clinical studies. Ethosuximide is highly effective for absence seizures, especially in children. Valproate remains the gold standard for ...
On the fourth floor of Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital — past blue and white walls designed with underwater bubbles and waves — a new medical clinic treats children at their most vulnerable: ...
The first seizure clinic model enabled rapid diagnosis and treatment for children with epilepsy, according to data presented ...
The unpredictable, debilitating nature of a seizure can be frightening, for both the person experiencing it and anyone watching nearby. In that moment, control often slips away as muscles stiffen, ...