“How could I explain that I wasn’t being rude, and that I couldn’t control my ‘daydreams?’” A need exists for a better understanding of how absence epilepsy develops and how it can be treated. As ...
When we think of seizures, the image that often comes to mind is convulsions — a person shaking, jerking, or losing control of their body. To be honest, that image alone is jarring enough to leave ...
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(NewsNation) — March 26 is Purple Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about epilepsy worldwide. An estimated 50 million people worldwide are diagnosed with epilepsy, and seizures are the main ...
The unpredictable, debilitating nature of a seizure can be frightening, for both the person experiencing it and anyone watching nearby. In that moment, control often slips away as muscles stiffen, ...
PHOENIX -- Medication has long been the cornerstone of treatment for people with epilepsy, but it doesn't stop seizures for everyone and may come with significant side effects. New options in use or ...
NEW YORK, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bright Minds Biosciences Inc. (CSE: DRUG) (Nasdaq: DRUG) (“Bright Minds” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing ...