Epilepsy is a brain disease characterized by abnormal electrical activity causing seizures or
unusual behaviour, sensations and sometimes loss of awareness. It carries neurological …

Epilepsy affects at least 100 million people worldwide at some time in their lives, especially
in childhood and adolescence. It is a universal problem involving all ages, races, social …

Purpose: Information about existing resources available within the countries to tackle the
huge medical, social, and economic burden caused by epilepsy is lacking. To fill this …

Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological disorder and is one of the world's most
prevalent noncommunicable diseases. As the understanding of its physical and social …

One of the leading brain disorders in developing countries is represented by epilepsy. It is
estimated that 80% of people suffering from epilepsy around the world, reside in developing …

This article reviews the burden of epilepsy in Asia, the challenges faced by people with
epilepsy, and the management of epilepsy. Comparison is made with other parts of the …

Epilepsy is a heterogeneous clinical condition characterized by recurrent unprovoked
seizures, their causes and complications. The incidence, prevalence and mortality of …

This article is a summary of a workshop held by the ILAE concerning the issue of the
epilepsy treatment gap in developing countries. The gap is defined in terms of those people …

Summary The European Forum on Epilepsy Research (ERF 2013), which took place in
Dublin, Ireland, on May 26–29, 2013, was designed to appraise epilepsy research priorities …

Epilepsy is a common disorder, particularly in poor areas of the world, and can have a
devastating effect on people with the disorder and their families. The burden of epilepsy in …