Historically, seizure action plans have focused on certain high-risk groups—such as people with drug-resistant epilepsy and people with a history of status epilepticus or seizure clusters. Neurology ...

Few things are more frightening for a parent than seeing their child experience a seizure. For the parent and for the paramedics who arrive on the scene, the primary goal is to stop the child’s ...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The burden, misdiagnosis and delayed treatment of epilepsy highlight an urgent need for improved diagnosis and expanded access to specialized care, according ...

What's the best way to treat someone who's stuck in a prolonged, dangerous seizure? Although emergency medical teams use a variety of approaches around the country, they could use better guidance ...

Findings from the Kennedy Krieger Institute emphasize the critical importance of integrated care for children with epilepsy and co-occurring psychiatric issues, shedding light on the negative effects ...

Valtoco (diazepam nasal spray) is a prescription medicine for quick and effective treatment of seizure clusters, also known as acute repetitive seizures, in people with epilepsy. Seizure clusters are ...

Edgar Allan Poe, Vincent Van Gogh, Lewis Carroll and Theodore Roosevelt all had epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder of the central nervous system characterized by abnormal brain activity ...

When you’re feeling unwell and symptoms are quickly getting worse, you know you need medical attention — but it’s not always possible to get a same-day appointment with your primary care physician.