A randomized, double-blind clinical trial that compared three widely used anticonvulsants for childhood absence epilepsy established ... quality of life of children with this condition.

Reportedly, absence seizures affect an estimated 6-8 out of every 100,000 children younger than 15 years old each year. Dr (Lt Gen) CS Narayanan, VSM, Chairman of the Institute of Neurosciences at ...

They do not take the place of daily medications and should only be used to help stop a seizure quickly in emergency situations. Depending on the circumstance, they can be administered ...

Epilepsy in children is treatable, with medicines controlling seizures in most cases, says Dr. Pradnya Gadgil. Early diagnosis and adherence to treatments are crucial. Epilepsy surgery and special ...

Epilepsy in children is a difficult journey for parents. The very natural reactions of fear, helplessness can be overwhelming. This is often worsened by the social stigma associated with epilepsy.

"Generally, adults and children have the same types of seizure. However, some may be more common in childhood (for example, absence seizures which can be very brief and are often mistaken for ...

In his latest column, Gordon shares his family’s journey after his son Adam was diagnosed with epilepsy, reflecting on the ...