Epilepsy is a major neurological disorder that affects 0.5-2.0% of the global population (Hauser, 1998; Picot et al.; 2008). The term “epilepsy” likely encompasses a number of various etiological and pathophysiological processes. The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) has classified the epilepsies as being either focal or generalized. In all likelihood, this classification implies dif...

Abstract Background Epilepsy is a chronic disease affecting about 2% of the population and considered serious neurological disease. Despite its good prognosis, 20–30% epileptic patients were not cured their seizures even with many trials antiepileptic drug (AED) therapy. The resistance mechanism still unclear, maybe due to effect genetic factors on bioavailability drugs. Consequently, associati...

The majority of epileptic disorders are not self-limiting over time, and therefore require a long-lasting and often even lifelong antiepileptic drug (AED) treatment. In women with epilepsy the influence of their disease on the possibility and course of pregnancies, as well as the potential impact of the AED treatment on mother and child, are crucial questions. This review addresses the clinical...

Introduction: Considering the prevalence of epilepsy and the failure of available treatments for many epileptic patients, finding more effective drugs in the treatment of epilepsy seems necessary. Oxidative stress has a special role in the pathogenesis of epileptic syndrome. Therefore, in the present study, we have examined the anti-epileptic and anti-oxidant properties of the Ferula Assa Foeti...