Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized primarily by seizures, epilepsy can present in a variety of ways depending on the individual and the ...

Researchers are optimistic after early results showed that experimental drug treatment zorevunersen may significantly reduce the number of seizures in children with a rare and severe form of epilepsy.

Seizures can increase the risk of arrhythmias. Additionally, seizure medications may cause arrhythmias alongside other cardiovascular problems. Arrhythmias occur when the heart beats abnormally.

This study was supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), grant BRC-1215-20005 Epilepsy is one of the most common ...