Neurosurgeon to Perform Epilepsy Surgery Live During Internet Broadcast
Temporal lobectomy, a surgical procedure that involves removing parts of the temporal lobe that cause seizures, is offering hope to epilepsy patients who have not been responsive to medical therapy. View a live webcast of the surgical procedure. Click Here

Language Analysis Aids Epilepsy Diagnosis
RISKS of wrongly diagnosing epilepsy in thousands of people could be reduced if doctors analyse the language used by patients to describe their seizures. Full Report

Epilepsy Misdiagnosis
Occasionally epilepsy can be severe and difficult to control, but a significant proportion of people who are said to have poorly controlled epileptic-like seizures are in fact misdiagnosed. Full Report

Religion and the Brain
Takes a look at the concept of "Neurotheology" Full Report

Moods, Behaviour and Epilepsy
The brain is our body's control centre, so sudden changes in the brain - such as a seizure - can affect someone physically, and also affect moods, emotions and behaviour. Read on... Full Report

If it's not a seizure, what else could it be?
People often have episodes that can be confused with or mimic seizures. Some alternate diagnosis are discussed here. Full Report

Controversies in epilepsy: The Ketogenic Diet
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Seizures in the elderly
LOURDES VÉLEZ, M.D., and LINDA M. SELWA, M.D.
Seizure disorders become increasingly common after the age of 60 years and can have a significant impact on functional status. Full Report

Seizures red flag for stroke
After age 60, a seizure could mean a great risk for stroke, new research shows. Full Report


Seizure Alert Dogs
Some dogs are able to detect seizures well before they happen. Read this article proudly supplied by vetcentric.com to find out more. Full Report

SUDEP Explained
Seizures themselves are rarely fatal but death may occur because of accident directly related to a seizure, as a consequence of a seizure or ongoing seizures, from a condition that is causing the seizures, or there may be no clear cause as is the case with SUDEP. Full Report

Suicide - Myths, Facts and Warning Signs
Manager Community Services, Lorne Hyde, discusses the sensitive issue of suicide, how you can help others and yourself. Full Report

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