Epilepsy: A Review of the Latest Advances in Diagnostic Techniques and Therapeutic Interventions

Millions of people worldwide suffer from epilepsy, a complicated neurological condition, with many of those patients developing drug-resistant epilepsy.(1)Epilepsy diagnosis and treatment are inextricably linked; proper therapy can only be provided in the absence of an accurate diagnosis. It is uncommon to witness a seizure during the first medical checkup or at an outpatient clinic. As a result, the confirmation and diagnosis of seizure types are typically based mainly on the history obtained from parents or caregivers.(2)The objective of this review is to discuss about the recent developments in diagnostic techniques and therapeutic interventions on epilepsy.