The update process A working group of 37 members from all ILAE regions assessed the real-world application of the 2017 seizure classification and recommended adjustments. After conducting a ...

The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) has updated the operational classification of epileptic seizures, building upon the framework published in 2017 to establish a common language for all ...

USA Fencing has acknowledged a forthcoming federal investigation into an incident that occurred at one of its events where a women's fencer was punished for refusing to face a transgender competitor.

Seizures are probably more common than you think. The CDC says about 10% of Americans will have at least one during their lifetime. If you know how to give the proper seizure first aid, you might ...

Seizures are the main symptom of epilepsy. However, there’s a difference between having a single seizure and having a diagnosis of epilepsy. Epilepsy is a condition that causes recurrent seizures, but ...

If you or a loved one has experienced a seizure, you know how scary they can be. The uncontrolled jolting, stiffening of the body, and even loss of consciousness can be unnerving under the best of ...

This type of posture resembles an athletic fencing position—one arm is bent towards the body, and the other arm is outstretched. A person can experience a fencing response immediately after head ...

Seizure clusters are an especially challenging aspect of epilepsy, involving periods of increased seizure activity with two or more seizures occurring within a 24-hour period. These disruptive ...

People with epilepsy have seizures. During a seizure, the nerve cells in the brain don't communicate like they should. The usual electrical activity in the brain changes. These seizures may last a few ...

[a] seizure-like response." Concussions that result in a fencing position are considered to be more severe. In Tagovailoa's case, this is the third official concussion in his career, calling into ...

While there’s no one way to prevent a seizure, following a well-rounded treatment and management plan can help. This can include getting enough sleep and avoiding alcohol. A seizure occurs due ...