Lamotrigine does not significantly increase risk of birth defects during pregnancy, says new study
A new study has shown that babies born to women who are taking the epilepsy drug lamotrigine, do not have a significantly increased risk of birth defects such as cleft lip, cleft palate or club foot.
Article debates whether St Joan of Arc and St Paul of Tarsus had epilepsy
An article published in the journal Epilepsy & Behaviour aims to determine whether or not St Paul of Tarsus, writer of several New Testament books, and Joan of Arc, 15th Century French military leader, had epilepsy.
12 things you didn't know about epilepsy
Here are 12 things you may not know about this misunderstood condition.
It's not just epilepsy, says expert
At least 50 percent of adults with active epilepsy are also living with other health conditions say experts at a leading epilepsy medical research charity.
Epilepsy Society welcomes new labeling on sodium valproate
Epilepsy Society has welcomed a Department of Health initiative to introduce better labeling on the packaging of the anti-epileptic drug sodium valproate, warning women and healthcare professionals of the risks associated with the medication.
Minimising risk from flashing lights
Epilepsy Society has reminded people whose seizures are triggered by flashing lights to take extra care as the winter season of parties and celebrations begins. Epilepsy Society’s consultant neurologist Dr Fergus Rugg-Gunn talks about ways to minimise your risk if you have photosensitive epilepsy.