There are many known causes of canine seizure, but idiopathic epilepsy, (unknown cause) is the most common.

Mar 18, 2010 - Brenda Reeves

Children with epilepsy may have learning disabilities and behavior problems. How seizures and medications affect children's learning and behavior in the classroom.

Nov 10, 2009 - Karen Plumley

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder which causes seizures. This disorder may affect 23-190 people out of every 100,000 in a population, or about 0.1 percent.

May 24, 2009 - Jeffrey Donaldson

When a cat has a seizure, it can be a frightening experience for the owner. Learn more about this rare condition.

Apr 17, 2009 - Suzanne Pitner

Robin Neudorfer's daughter, Rebecca, turned to neurofeedback when epilepsy drugs failed to help her seizures. She's made steady improvement with a year of training.

Feb 8, 2009 - Zoe Langley

Understanding the relationship between autism and epilepsy will help researchers develop treatment plans for individuals with both conditions.

Jun 12, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Seizures manifest in a variety of ways. Accurate description of such seizures can be very valuable in achieving a diagnosis of epilepsy.

Mar 4, 2008 - John Richard Roberts

Hypothyroidism in dogs can cause sudden onset of epilepsy, unprovoked aggression, moodiness, depression, hyperactivity, anxiety, and other undesirable behaviors.

Jul 30, 2007 - Elaine Moore

Seizure disorders are common in dogs. The diagnosis for seizures in dogs is usually canine epilepsy.

Jul 24, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Students with epilepsy in the classroom will need several special accommodations. These strategies and interventions can be helpful for the epileptic child.

Nov 11, 2009 - Karen Plumley

The causes of most seizures are unknown. For some of these seizures, the parasitic infection toxoplasmosis may be a missing piece of the diagnostic puzzle.

Aug 27, 2011 - Zoe Langley

There are a large number of causes of fits (seizures) in dogs, and this article describes the most common ones, and how they are diagnosed.

Mar 28, 2011 - Alex Gough

Epilepsy is a major worldwide public health problem particularly because many people who have it do not have access to treatment.

Jan 13, 2011 - Michael Koger

Throughout the years the understanding of epilepsy challenged many, leaving those suffering from the illness untreated and tormented by society's ignorance.

Nov 30, 2010 - Jillian Johnson

The once dismissed ketogenic diet is becoming a more accepted treatment for drug resistant epileptics. Could this be a step toward a cure for epilepsy?

Nov 21, 2010 - Lisa Cucciniello

Treated epileptic women have more than double the risk of infertility. Could multiple drug use be making them sterile?

Nov 19, 2010 - Joanna Karpasea-Jones

Holistic treatment for epilepsy in dogs may help reduce symptoms and lessen the need for conventional medication.

Aug 30, 2010 - Jacqueline Lerche

In epilepsy, seizures are caused by temporary disturbances in the signals in the brain. But having a seizure may also be caused by reasons other than epilepsy.

Mar 17, 2010 - Noreen Kassem

Benzodiazepines such as chlorazepate dipotassium, sold under the brand name Tranxene, is prescribed for anxiety, depression & epilepsy. Here are the risks & side effects.

Feb 3, 2010 - Noreen Kassem