More than six years have passed since Claire Barnard woke up frightened and alone in a hospital bed after suffering a major ...

New-onset adult seizures may be due to stroke, high blood sugar, alcohol use or withdrawal, and several other medical conditions. If you had a first-time seizure as an adult, it may be a sign of ...

Absence seizures usually occur due to atypical changes in brain activity. They tend to have a genetic cause. Although more common in children, they may persist into adulthood. Absence seizures are ...

A first seizure in adulthood is a common reason for emergency department evaluation and subsequent follow-up in primary care. Family physicians are often responsible for confirming the diagnosis, ...