For children with epilepsy, also having sleep apnea significantly increased their risk for sudden cardiac arrest 5-10 years later. The long-term use of continuous positive airway pressure therapy was ...

LOS ANGELES — Individuals with both uncontrolled epilepsy and sleep apnea are at significantly higher risk for mortality than those with epilepsy alone, according to a new analysis of over 2 million ...

People in dangerous jobs don’t usually sleep well. New research is investigating if their susceptibility to concussions and poor sleep could put them at greater risk of developing epilepsy. The ...

An increased sudden cardiac arrest risk was seen in association with long-term continuous positive airway pressure therapy, while a reduced risk was seen with adenotonsillectomy. HealthDay News — For ...

The researchers found, after adjustment for demographic and health variables, that the hazard ratio was 1.94 for adults aged 65 years and older with epilepsy and sleep deprivation. HealthDay News — ...

Epilepsy is not a one size fits all condition and there are a few tell tale signs that parents could miss, said Dr Jonathan ...

Epilepsy in children is a difficult journey for parents. The very natural reactions of fear, helplessness can be overwhelming ...

Older adults who have a heart attack may be more likely to develop epilepsy later in life, according to a study published in Neurology. While the study shows a link between these conditions, it does ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Older adults who have a heart attack may be more likely to develop epilepsy later in life, according to a study published November 5, 2025 in Neurology ®, the medical journal of the ...