Medical articles of Epilepsy surgery

16/12/2019
Professor Matthew Walker
Neurologist
Drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE): What are my next treatment options?
Epilepsy treatment, while overall very successful, can function differently in some patients. Some people with epilepsy are resistant to epilepsy medication and rely on other treatment methods to control their seizures. Professor Matthew Walker, a top neurological clinician, expert in the field of epilepsy and a winner of the Top Doctor 2018 awards, explains why epilepsy medication doesn’t work on everyone with the condition and describes the next available treatment options.
07/02/2019
Mr Richard Selway
Neurosurgeon
Epilepsy – the 6 types of seizures
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder affecting 1 in 100 people in the UK, and it is characterised by seizures. Typically, seizures may involve uncontrolled, jerky movements, but in fact, did you know that there are 6 different types of seizure? Mr Richard Selway of the London Neurosurgery Partnership describes the characteristics of each type of seizure.
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26/09/2018
Professor Matthew Walker
Neurologist
How can epilepsy be treated?
Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects how the nerve cells in the brain send signals, resulting in seizures. Professor Matthew Walker discusses the various treatment options for epilepsy, including antiepileptic medications, nerve stimulation therapy, surgery and even the ketogenic diet.
31/07/2018
Written by Top Doctors
5 signs of epilepsy to watch for in children
In the UK, around 60,000 children are affected by epilepsy, which can start at any age. Top neurosurgeon Mr Irfan Malik looks at how the neurological condition can present itself in a child and what signs to be aware of.