AN APPLEBY based artist is raising money for Purple Day – a day dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. Known for her business Lauren’s Cows, 33-year-old artist Lauren Terry was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was 10 years old and it’s a condition that still affects her today. She said: “Epilepsy is a widely misunderstood condition that […]
March 25, 2023 | Education, Epilepsy, Human Interest Epilepsy, Purple Day, Seizures
A new US study, published in the journal Neuron, found that CBD affects a particular molecule in the body that’s involved in brain signaling. In November 2018, it became legal to prescribe CBD in the UK. Since then, one CBD medicine – Epidyolex – has been legalized for use in epilepsy in the UK. The National […]
March 13, 2023 | Cannabis Derived Medicine, Education, Epilepsy, Medicine, Seizures
Individuals and businesses around Laois are getting behind a fundraising effort to build awareness and support structures for those affected by epilepsy. Mark McGuire whose son Ciarán (7) is affected by Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, will climb Mount Kilimanjaro in August to raise funds for Epilepsy Ireland. Mum Marian has organised a coffee morning for this […]
February 09, 2023 | Education, Epilepsy, Epilepsy in children, Epilepsy Syndromes, Family and Friends, Human Interest Epilepsy, Medicine, Neurology
Epilepsy triggers are what set off seizures. Triggers can be anything, from flashing lights to weather to something you’ve eaten. Once you know your seizure triggavoid them or be prepared for when you do encounter them. This can make a big difference in how well you control your epilepsy. This article examines what causes epilepsy, common […]
February 03, 2023 | Education, Epilepsy, Epilepsy in children, Human Interest Epilepsy, Medicine, Memory, Neurology, Prevention, Seizure Types, Seizures
Please Register Advocacy in Epilepsy Educational Program Epilepsy and Women: Treatment Considerations Date: January 24, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm-7:00 pm EST Register by using the link below: https://bit.ly/3jYxnpq
January 24, 2023 | Causes, Education, EEG, employment, Epilepsy, Epilepsy in women, Family and Friends, Featured Slider, First Aid for Seizures, Human Interest Epilepsy, Medicine, News, Prevention, Research, Seizures, Technology
Advocacy in Epilepsy Educational Program Epilepsy and Women: Treatment Considerations Date: January 24, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm-7:00 pm EST Register by using the link below: https://bit.ly/3jYxnpq
January 20, 2023 | Causes, Education, Epilepsy, Epilepsy in children, Epilepsy in seniors, Epilepsy in women, Epilepsy Syndromes, Featured Slider, Human Interest Epilepsy, Neurology, News, Pregnancy, Prevention, Seizure Types, Seizures, status epilepticus, Treatment, Women and Epilepsy
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