Therapy options like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are effective in managing the emotional effects of epilepsy. A ...

My first question when discussing aggression issues with a puppy owner is who else is in the house. If it is just one or two ...

By Zahra Haghighat University of Kentucky Epilepsy is a common but complex neurological disorder that impacts millions of ...

Epilepsy is a common but complex neurological disorder that impacts millions of people worldwide. It occurs when groups of ...

ZAHRA HAGHIGHAT, M.D., is a child neurologist specializing in epilepsy care at UK HealthCare’s Level IV Epilepsy Center.

Immediately contact your healthcare provider if you notice any mood or behavior changes. There are two main types of epilepsy medications: narrow-spectrum AEDs and broad-spectrum AEDs. Different types ...

If you're living with epilepsy, you already know that it takes more than medication to manage the condition. It takes a partnership between you and your healthcare provider. Your preferences and goals ...

Persons with epilepsy (PWE) are at 3 to 5 times higher risk for behavioral health comorbidities (e.g., anxiety, depression, aggression, and other behavioral problems) compared to those without ...

Febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES) is a sub-type of the condition “new-onset refractory status epilepticus” (NORSE). NORSE is where a healthy individual who has not previously ...

Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) is a type of epilepsy affecting children and young people. It is a lifelong condition, but treatment can effectively control seizures in most cases. Symptoms of ...

It can often cause symptoms like hot flushes and brain fog, as well as affecting mood and mental health. For women with epilepsy, it can also affect seizures. While we need more research on menopause, ...