In this article

• What is Epilepsy?
• Is there any treatment?
• What is the prognosis?
• What research is being done?
• Organizations
• Related NINDS Publications and Information

Related NINDS Publications and Information

• Epilepsy: Hope Through Research
  

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  NINDS Febrile Seizures Information Page
  Febrile Seizures information sheet compiled by NINDS.
  
• Febrile Seizures Fact Sheet
  
  Febrile seizures fact sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
  
  
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  NINDS Infantile Spasms Information Page
  Infantile spasms (West Syndrome) information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
  
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  NINDS Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Information Page
  Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
  
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  Neurological Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
  Fact sheet on neurological diagnosis and testing, prepared by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
  
  
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  Patients with Seizures Sought for Studies
  Lay-language descriptions of new program announcements and clinical trials seeking patient volunteers.
  
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  Epilepsy Research Web
  Epilepsy Research Web
  
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  White House-Initiated Conference on Epilepsy
  Summary of a White House-initiated conference, "Curing Epilepsy,", March 30-31, 2000.
  
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  Electrical Activity Alters Neurotransmitter Production in Frogs During Development
  August 2004 news article about a study showing that changing neurons'; electrical activity changes the neurotransmitters they produce.
  
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  Promising Gene Therapy Tool May Suppress Epileptic Seizures
  November 2003 news summary on an experimental gene therapy that might be useful for treating partial seizures.
  
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  Drug-Resistant Seizures Often Take Years to Develop
  January 2003 press release on new findings regarding the prognosis of partial epilepsy.
  
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  Gene Linked to Epilepsy With Auditory Features
  February 2002 news summary on a gene for familial epilepsy with auditory features.
  
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  Safe Effective Treatment to Stop Seizures Can Be Delivered Outside of the Hospital
  August 2001 news release on a finding that status epilepticus can be safely treated by paramedics using benzodiazepine drugs.
  
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  Workshop on Nonepileptic Seizures
  Workshop on Nonepileptic Seizures, Sponsored by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the American Epilepsy Society
  
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  Imaging Markers of Epileptogenesis: New Research Directions
  Imaging Markers of Epileptogenesis: New Research Directions
  
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  DNA Microarrays and Epilepsy Research
  DNA Microarrays and Epilepsy Research
  
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  Health Disparities in Epilepsy Planning Panel
  Summary of Health Disparities in Epilepsy Planning Panel-- November 13, 2002.
  
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  Models II: Identification and Characterization of Animal Models of Human Therapy Resistance and Epileptogenesis
  Models II: Identification and Characterization of Animal Models of Human Therapy Resistance and Epileptogenesis
  
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  Models for Epilepsy & Epileptogenesis
  Workshop Summary: Models for Epilepsy & Epileptogenesis
  
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  Molecular Analysis of Complex Genetic Epilepsies
  Summary of a workshop on molecular analysis of complex genetic epilepsies held January 31 - February 1, 2002.
  
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  Workshop on Antiepileptic Drug (AED) Monotherapy Indication
  A workshop attempt to reach consensus on the best method to obtain FDA approval for monotherapy labeling for antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)