Success after epilepsy surgery: More than seizure freedom

For people with drug-resistant epilepsy, surgery is a potential cure. But quality of life isn’t dictated only by freedom from seizures. Other consequences of surgery—particularly emotional and social ones—are sometimes downplayed or dismissed altogether.

What makes for a successful epilepsy surgery?

Updated seizure and epilepsy classifications initiate criticism, response

The ILAE operational classifications of seizures and the epilepsies aim to provide a common language; they offer frameworks for use by a wide range of medical professionals, without the need for expensive technology. A recent article criticized both classifications and proposed alternative ideas, which were addressed in a published response.

Read more about the criticisms and the classifications

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PNES part 1: Unraveling the mystery of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures

Inside the world of psychogenic seizures: Diagnosis, treatment and stigma

One teen’s journey to self-discovery through psychogenic non-epileptic seizures

Emotion in motion: How dissociative seizures changed Nina Pye’s life

“Unparalleled assessment” of the global burden of epilepsy highlights yawning treatment gap in low-income countries

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Master’s program in epileptology enters its 20th year (on a surprisingly low budget)

The long reach of trauma: Psychogenic seizures in middle age

Study investigates barriers to epilepsy surgery evaluation in neurologists and patients

ILAE creates curriculum and standards for epileptology education worldwide

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