Epilepsy awareness month


Brain & nervous system
What causes epilepsy (seizure disorder)?Learn what is happening in the brain when a person has epilepsy, a seizure disorder caused by the misfiring of nerve cells.
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Overview

Who is at risk for epilepsy?
Article

Who is at risk for epilepsy?

Some things are outside your control, but there are steps you can take to lower your epilepsy risk.

The surprising link between ADHD and epilepsy
Article

The surprising link between ADHD and epilepsy

Nearly 1 in 5 adults with epilepsy also have ADHD symptoms.

What are the different types of seizures?
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What are the different types of seizures?

Gayatri Devi, MD, discusses the different forms seizures can take, and how symptoms vary depending on the area of the brain that is affected.

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