Top Ten Articles of 2015

Happy New Year! Before we all celebrate the dawn of 2016 tomorrow night, we thought it would be nice to look back and revisit the most-read articles that we featured in the Epilepsy.com newsletter.

New Research for Treatment of Seizure Emergencies

Learn about the latest research in developing a drug formulation that can be delivered nasally, which can be used as a rescue therapy for seizure emergencies.

What is the Role of Body Position in SUDEP?

Learn how body position while sleeping may influence the risk of SUDEP and steps you can take to minimize your risk.

Medical Marijuana (Cannabis) for Epilepsy

Read the latest from epilepsy.com on medical marijuana (cannabis), including new videos from our editor emeritus Orrin Devinsky MD of the NYU Epilepsy Center.

Announcing the 2015 Shark Tank Competition Winners

Learn about the innovative projects that were awarded a combined $200,000 to help people living with seizures.

Temporal Lobe Epilepsy and Sleep Apnea

In July's free Epilepsy and Behavior article, researchers explore whether temporal lobe epilepsy is a predisposing factor for sleep apnea.

3D Printed Medicine

Aprecia announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved SPRITAM^® (levetiracetam) tablets as adjunctive therapy. Spritam is the first three dimensional (3D) printed drug product approved by the FDA.

Epilepsy and Driving

Dr. Benbadis, our hot topics editor, along with Dr. Oderiz present a Q&A on driving and epilepsy.

New Aptiom Approval

The once-daily, non-extended release antiepilepsy drug is now FDA-approved as both a monotherapy and adjunctive therapy for partial onset seizures.

Clinical and Economic Burden of Breakthrough Seizures

In this Epilepsy and Behavior article, researchers explore the impact and costs of breakthrough seizures.

Genetic Testing

Get the latest information about genetic testing for epilepsy, including how it can help people with epilepsy, their families, and their health care team.

Modified Atkins Diet

Get the latest information about the Modified Atkins Diet, including how it can help people with epilepsy, how it works, and potential side effects.

Thank you for reading, and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2016!