Epilepsy comorbidities present before diagnosis: Research recap with Remy Pugh and Dr. Chris Tailby

Send comments and feedbackSome people with epilepsy also experience memory and learning issues, as well as depression or anxiety. A small study in Australia screened people for these conditions at a first seizure clinic before any anti-seizure medications had been prescribed. Compared with a control group, the people at the first seizure clinic had higher rates of all of these cognitive and neuropsychological issues.The study is published in Epilepsia Open. Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.Let us know how we're doing:  [email protected] International League Against Epilepsy is the world's preeminent association of health professionals and scientists, working toward a world where no person's life is limited by epilepsy. Visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.