Monday, December 08, 2025
Midstate Medical Moment: How to Help Someone Having a Seizure
Natasha Qutab, MD, epileptologist, UPMC Neurological Institute An estimated 3.4 million people in the United States live with epilepsy, a chronic neurological disorder in which abnormal electrical activity in the brain leads to recurrent seizures. Recognizing what a seizure looks like — and what to do in the moment — is essential, because many seizures are subtle and do not resemble the dramatic portrayals often seen in movies or television. What can I do if I see someone having a seizure?The most
