What does a seizure look like?For some people, their seizure is a purely internal sensation. To an untrained observer, it may appear as though nothing's wrong. In fact, ...
28 Feb, 2024, 09.22 PM IST
Epileptic seizures stopped after part of brain removed. Details of trailblazing surgery in UKIn the trailblazing surgery, the doctors of Edinburgh Children’s Hospital have removed the brain tissue that causes seizures. For the first...
26 Dec, 2023, 06.03 PM IST
Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod to sell generic anti-epileptic medicationZydus Lifesciences has received approval from the US FDA to market Lacosamide Tablets, a generic anti-epileptic medication used to treat pa...
16 Dec, 2023, 04.31 PM IST
National Epilepsy Day: Fatima Sana Shaikh, Elton John & other famous people who braved the neurological disorderLiving with epilepsy can be difficult, but it need not be the end of the world.
17 Nov, 2022, 02.46 PM IST
IISc & AIIMS-Rishikesh researchers develop algorithm to decode brain scans for epilepsyTo identify whether a patient is epileptic, neurophysiologists need to manually inspect EEGs (electroencephalograms), which can capture err...
28 Sep, 2022, 04.28 PM IST
Tiffany Haddish set to play Olympic icon Florence Griffith Joyner in biopicJoyner's widower and former coach, Al Joyner, will serve as a producer and creative consultant on the project.
05 Jun, 2021, 12.22 PM IST
Avoid talking on smartphones for long duration; prolonged use can trigger epileptic seizuresLack of awareness about prolonged state of anxiety may also aggravate seizures.
11 Feb, 2020, 05.55 PM IST
While docs operated on his brain, this man recited Hanuman ChalisaThe surgery was conducted on Nov 14, but doctors disclosed details of the procedure only a month later after ascertaining that the tumour h...
28 Dec, 2018, 11.34 AM IST
Good news for epileptic patients: Implanting new device in brain can prevent seizuresThe researchers used a neurotransmitter which acts as the 'brake' at the source.
30 Aug, 2018, 02.47 PM IST
- Planned pregnancy can help 90% epileptic women have healthy babies
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Planned pregnancy can help 90 per cent of epileptic women deliver healthy babies, said doctors.
19 Nov, 2016, 04.59 PM IST
Are you epileptic? Here's how your office can help youAbout 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases after migraine, stroke and Alzheime...
10 Nov, 2016, 02.31 PM IST
Dr Reddy's launches generic Lamotrigine tablets in USLamictal is indicated as adjunctive therapy for the certain type of seizures and for the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder.
10 Oct, 2016, 06.01 PM IST
New algorithm developed for mobile phones and smart watches can predict epileptic seizuresThe algorithm can interpret the data and predict the seizure upto 20 minutes before it occurs, gives time for patient to have their medicat...
16 May, 2016, 02.36 PM IST
Now, a computer programme that can instantly read your mind!Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a computer software that can decode brain signals and read people's thoughts.
31 Jan, 2016, 04.53 PM IST
Aurobindo Pharma gets USFDA final nod for generic anti-epileptic drugAurobindo Pharma has received final nod from the US health regulator to make and market generic anti-epileptic Phenytoin Sodium capsules in...
15 Jun, 2015, 04.59 PM IST
New smartphone apps to help detect seizures, treat strokesIn the first study, an epilepsy app was designed to help non-doctors determine if a person is having an epileptic seizure.
21 Feb, 2014, 04.56 PM IST
- Australia researchers develop technology to warn epileptic seizures
The latest technology involves surgically-placed electrodes in the brain feeding information to a handheld unit carried by the patient.
02 May, 2013, 02.53 PM IST