New book on epilepsy: a practical guide with clear answers for patients and families
Dr Mar Carreño has published “Respondiendo a tus preguntas sobre epilepsia”, a book that provides reliable and accessible information designed to c...
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What to do in the event of an epileptic seizure or convulsion?
Generalised epileptic seizures, also known as convulsions, can be alarming for those who witness them. However, knowing what to do is essential to...
Researchers validate a scale to evaluate self-stigmatisation in epilepsy
Researchers at IDIBAPS-Hospital Clínic have led a study that has validated the ‘Escala de Autoestigma en Epilepsia’ (ESSS-S), a Spanish-language ve...
How does the weather changes affect epileptic seizures?
Low atmospheric pressure and high relative air humidity seem to be associated with an increased risk of epileptic seizures. Meanwhile, high tempera...
Second season of 'The Information that cares’ podcast series
This Wednesday, the first episode of the second season of the ‘Information that cares for you/Information that cares’ podcast series will go live....
Marketed in Spain the first medication derived from cannabis to treat refractory epilepsy
From September 2021, Cannabidiol (CBD) will be marketed in Spain as the first medication used to treat refractory epilepsy, which does not respond...
Lockdown resulted in an increase in epileptic seizures in 1 in 4 patients
Approximately a quarter, 25.8%, of patients had seizures more frequently than before lockdown. Half felt more anxious or depressed than...