Information on Epilepsy
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Do I Still Have Epilepsy?
Introduction An important question that we get asked at the Minnesota Epilepsy Group is: “Do I still have epilepsy?” The…
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Marijuana for the Treatment of Epilepsy
Marijuana has been used for the treatment of medical conditions for over 4000 years. The medical use of marijuana is…
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Migraine and Epilepsy
Did you know that patients with epilepsy have a higher incidence of migraine headaches (and vice-versa!)? Patients are usually referred…
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Facts on Genetics and Epilepsy
Introduction A common question that we receive in clinic relates to the chance that a parent will “pass on” their…
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Surgery For Epilepsy May Improve Intellectual Function In Children
I would like to direct our readers towards an interesting study. This study did very long-term…
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Devices for Epilepsy
Approximately 30% of patients with epilepsy continue to have seizures despite trying several antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). This 30% of patients…
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Switching From One Generic Seizure Medication To Another
The brand vs generic issue is a hot-topic in the epilepsy community….
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Relative Safety of Seizure Medications During Pregnancy
Article Highlights The North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry recently…
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Hormones and Seizures in Women with Epilepsy
Article Highlights Catamenial epilepsy is a condition in which seizures increase around the time of a woman’s period…
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Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)
Article Highlights Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) can be defined as: 1)…
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Concussion: Short and Long-Term Impact
Article Highlights Concussion is defined as trauma induced alteration in mental status (= not thinking right) that may or may…
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Surgery for Epilepsy Sooner Rather Than Later
Epilepsy surgery should not be a “last-resort.” Epilepsy surgery is a proven method to improve…
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New Antiepileptic Drugs
Introduction Two new antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) have had recent FDA approval. The first medication to be discussed is clobazam (band…
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Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury and Seizures
Article Highlights Head trauma is one of the most commonly identified reasons that patients develop epilepsy. Most studies…
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The Latest Stem Cell Therapy and Epilepsy
Article Highlights Stem cell therapy for epilepsy is a possible treatment option in the future. Stem cell therapy may prove…
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How to Prepare for an EEG
The purpose of having an EEG (Electroencephalogram) done is to give your doctor information about your brain activity…
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Information on New Onset Seizure Activity
Article Highlights A seizure is a temporary change in the electrical activity of the brain. A seizure is an excess…
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Brand VS Generic Seizure Medications
Article Highlights The brand vs generic antiepileptic drug (AED) controversy remains a hot debate in the epilepsy community…
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Bone Health and Epilepsy: Are Your Bones Brittle?
Article Highlights Long-term use of certain seizure medications can result in thinning of a person’s…
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