Epilepsy is a spectrum of disorders, with at least 40 different seizure types and a large number of ways in which it is displayed. It is a condition that can provoke a negative response from some, but it need not be something to be feared. Most people with epilepsy seeking employment have a good level of seizure control and, hopefully, they would be aware of

Many of us can hope to live well into old age but, unfortunately, it is in our later years when we can possibly develop epilepsy for the first time. In the UK, it is estimated that at least 25% of people with epilepsy are over the age of 60 years, with a proportion of that age group living in nursing homes. We can only assume,

Anti-epileptic medications (AED) are given generally as the first treatment option for people diagnosed with epilepsy. They are preventative medications designed to calm the over-excited brain cells that cause seizures. Neurologists aim to stop seizures by choosing the best AED for a person based on age, seizure type, sex, side effects and optimum control. Their preference is always going to be monotherapy but, quite often,

Epilepsy (regardless of severity) creates life challenges and impacts on a person’s quality of life Epilepsy is the most complex and serious neurological condition and it affects at least 1–2 % of our population. This equates to over 40,000 New Zealanders and about 70 million people globally, with at least 80 % living in developing regions of the world. Epilepsy is the fourth-most common neurological