Epilepsy research summaries in plain English
Epilepsy Explained turns new epilepsy research into clear, practical takeaways for parents, caregivers, and people living with epilepsy. You will find short summaries of real studies, plus topic hubs that help you learn without getting lost in jargon.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Learn about drug-resistant epilepsy, which is when seizures aren’t controlled after trying two prescribed medicines, leading to alternative treatments.
Comorbidities
Learn about epilepsy comorbidities, which include other conditions that often show up with seizure disorders, like anxiety, ADHD, sleep issues, depression, and autism.
Status Epilepticus
Learn about status epilepticus, which is when a seizure doesn’t stop, or seizures happen so closely together without recovery in between.
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Latest Epilepsy Research Summaries
New summaries are added regularly. Each post explains what the study asked, what researchers found, and what it may mean for real life decisions.
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Managing Seizures in Newborns for Better Outcomes
Researchers studied how to treat seizures in newborns, particularly focusing on those who experience seizures shortly… Read more
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Machine Learning Improves Detection of Heart and Brain Anomalies
Researchers studied how to detect unusual patterns in heart and brain activity data, specifically using ECG… Read more
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Neuromodulation Techniques Help Manage Tough Epilepsy Cases
This study looked at how well three different neuromodulation techniques—Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS),… Read more
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Identifying Epilepsy Risk After Febrile Seizures in Children
Researchers studied 631 children aged 1 month to 6 years who experienced their first febrile seizure… Read more
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New Insights Into Epilepsy Through Metabolomics Research
Researchers studied the metabolic profiles of people with epilepsy to see if there are common patterns… Read more
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Help Children With Status Epilepticus
This study focuses on the use of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) as a treatment for status… Read more
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Machine Learning May Improve Seizure Prediction in Epilepsy
Researchers studied how machine learning (ML) can help predict where seizures start in patients with drug-resistant… Read more
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Genetic Testing Improves Diagnosis and Treatment of Infantile Epilepsy
Researchers studied three cases of infantile epilepsy, which is a type of epilepsy that affects babies… Read more
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Inconsistent MRI Practices for Pediatric Seizures Across Canada
Researchers studied how pediatric hospitals in Canada use imaging methods, like MRI and CT scans, to… Read more
Epilepsy Explained FAQ
Epilepsy Explained is a website with epilepsy research summaries in plain English. We read studies about seizures, epilepsy care, safety, tests, and treatments, then translate the findings into clear takeaways you can actually use.
This site is for parents and caregivers, teens and adults living with epilepsy, and anyone trying to understand seizures and epilepsy care without medical jargon.
No. This site is educational and cannot replace medical care. Always talk with your neurologist or epilepsy specialist about diagnosis, treatment changes, or urgent symptoms.
We focus on studies that answer common real life questions about seizures and epilepsy. We prioritize topics like safety, medications, tests such as EEG and MRI, seizure triggers, sleep, quality of life, and what helps families day to day.
Most summaries explain what the study asked, who was included, what researchers measured, what they found, and the main limitations. We also add a “what this may mean for you” section with practical, careful takeaways.
New epilepsy research summaries are added on a regular schedule. The easiest way to stay updated is to join the newsletter.
We base our summaries on published research and aim to describe findings accurately and clearly. Research can be complex, and no single study should guide a major decision by itself. Use the summaries to learn and to prepare better questions for your clinician.
We cover major epilepsy topics such as pediatrics, genetics, drug resistant epilepsy, SUDEP, status epilepticus, safety and first aid, imaging and EEG, devices and neuromodulation, ketogenic diet, pregnancy, lifestyle and sleep, and common comorbidities.
Start with the topic hubs and the safety pages. Then read a few recent summaries that match your situation, such as pediatric epilepsy, medication options, or EEG results. Bring your questions to your clinician so you can make decisions with context.
Yes. If there is a question you keep running into, you can send it through the newsletter page or contact option. We use suggestions to plan new topic guides and future evidence overviews.