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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New ECG Test May Help Predict SUDEP Risk
Researchers studied the connection between heart and breathing patterns during seizures in people with epilepsy, focusing… Read more
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Italian Version of Child Epilepsy Quality of Life Questionnaire Validated
A study was conducted to evaluate the Italian version of the Child Epilepsy Quality of Life… Read more
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Memory Differences in Epilepsy: Women Excel in Verbal Memory
This study looked at how memory works differently in people with epilepsy based on their sex… Read more
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Understanding Daily Life With Epilepsy in Western Countries
This study looked at the everyday experiences of adults living with epilepsy in Western countries. Read more
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Shared Genetic Factors Link Migraine and Epilepsy
This study looked at the genetic factors that might link migraine and epilepsy, two different neurological… Read more
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ADHD in Children with Epilepsy Linked to Greater Cognitive Challenges
Researchers studied how having both epilepsy and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects the thinking and learning abilities… Read more
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation Reduces Seizures and Migraines in Patients
This study looked at the effects of a treatment called transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS)… Read more
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Brain Scans May Predict Success of Epilepsy Surgery
This study looked at how brain scans can help predict which patients with temporal lobe epilepsy… Read more
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Growing Use of High-Intensity Ultrasound in Neurosurgery
This study looked at how High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is being used in neurosurgery over the… 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.