Irish scientists help in study that may prevent epilepsy after sudden brain injury

Dr Tobias Engel, senior lecturer in the RCSI Department of Physiology and Medical Physics said the research has 'the potential to prevent epilepsy before it develops, sparing patients from seizures and the burdens of ongoing medication'.

It may be possible to prevent epilepsy developing after a sudden brain injury, “exciting” new research involving Irish scientists has discovered.

Sudden brain injuries often lead to the person developing post-traumatic epilepsy, with up to 50% of these patients facing this devastating long-term complication.