Can a Disconnected Brain Be Conscious?

Summary: A new study reveals that sleep-like slow-wave brain activity can persist for years in surgically disconnected brain hemispheres of awake epilepsy patients. Using EEG recordings, researchers found that the…

Recognizing when someone is having a seizure – and how you can help during those first critical moments

Approximately 1 in 26 people develop epilepsy, a condition in which someone experiences recurring and unprovoked seizures. But experiencing a seizure does not always mean a person has epilepsy. Seizures…

Amygdala’s Role in Epilepsy Sudden Death

Summary: A new study pinpointed a potential brain mechanism linked to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), significantly advancing our understanding of this tragic phenomenon. By examining the post-seizure phase…