Depression And Anxiety Are Common In Adults With Epilepsy
This paper reviewed recent research on depression and anxiety in adults with epilepsy.
Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
This hub covers drug-resistant epilepsy: When seizures aren’t controlled after trying two appropriate medicines. Research-backed next steps on diet therapies, devices, surgery evaluation, and safety.
What you’ll find in this topic:
- Plain-language summaries of new epilepsy studies
- What the research means for real life
- Practical questions to ask your neurologist
- Related topics you can explore next
Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: What Families Usually Want to Know
- What “drug-resistant” means (and what it doesn’t)
- When to ask for an epilepsy center referral
- Treatment options beyond meds (diet, devices, surgery)
- How to think about risk, safety, and quality of life
Options Beyond Medication in Plain English
- Ketogenic diet / modified Atkins: Nutrition therapy that can reduce seizures
- VNS / RNS / DBS: Devices that modulate brain activity
- Surgery evaluations: Tests to see if seizures start in one removable area
- Rescue meds: Fast meds for clusters/prolonged seizures
- Sleep + triggers: Sometimes a meaningful lever (especially in teens)
Related Topics
Drug-Resistant Epilepsy FAQ
When should we consider surgery?
If seizures aren’t controlled after two meds, it’s worth at least an evaluation at an epilepsy center.
Is VNS a “last resort?”
Not necessarily. Some familiar consider it earlier depending on seizure type and goals.
Can seizures still improve later?
Yes. Treatment response can change over time, and combinations/approaches matter.
What should we track?
Seizure frequency, triggers, sleep, missed meds, side effects, and rescue med use.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Imaging & EEG | New Studies | Safety & First Aid
Brain Stimulation May Greatly Reduce Hard-To-Treat Seizures
This paper was a systematic review, which means the authors searched the medical literature and combined results from earlier reports.
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How EEG Patterns Change In Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
This paper is a review about Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), not a new experiment.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Imaging & EEG | New Studies
Wearable Device Shows Promise for Detecting Focal Seizures
The study focused on the effectiveness of a wearable device called Sensor Dot for detecting focal seizures in adults with refractory focal epilepsy.
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Comorbidities | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Lifestyle & Sleep | New Studies | Pediatrics
Sleep Disorders Common in Children with Epilepsy
This study looked at sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBDs) in children with epilepsy (CWE).
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Understanding Epilepsy Surgery Success Rates and Key Factors
Researchers studied the outcomes of epilepsy surgery by analyzing data from 5,588 patients across 385 studies.
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Understanding Factors That Affect Epilepsy Surgery Success Rates
Researchers studied the outcomes of epilepsy surgery to understand what factors influence its success.
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Devices & Neuromodulation | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Imaging & EEG | New Studies | Safety & First Aid
Improving Accuracy in Stereoelectroencephalography Procedures
This study looked at how well a procedure called stereoelectroencephalography (sEEG) works for patients with epilepsy who do not respond to medication.
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Comorbidities | Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | New Studies | Pediatrics
Cognitive Outcomes Vary After Pediatric Frontal Lobe Surgery
This study looked at how children with epilepsy who had surgery to remove part of their frontal lobe performed on different cognitive tasks before and after the operation.
