Late-Night Danger: Scientists Discover Link Between Common Sleep Condition and Epilepsy

Results offer a deeper understanding of the intricate link between sleep disorders and epilepsy.
According to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and published in Sleep, there is an association between sleep apnea, low oxygen levels during sleep, and the onset of epilepsy after the age of 60, termed late-onset epilepsy. This connection persists regardless of other established risk factors for both conditions, such as hypertension and stroke. These findings could enhance our understanding of how sleep disorders and late-onset epilepsy are related and might also reveal new potential treatment targets.