ROCHESTER, Minn. – Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, known as SUDEP, is a lethal medical problem that leaves many wondering what it’s caused by. The condition occurs in those who suffer from epilepsy and often times is onset by unexplained forces, resulting in a sudden death that has no clear cause following autopsies. While the […]
October 21, 2022 | Education, Epilepsy, SUDEP
The “Seizure Smart Schools” requirements approved by the Legislature are aimed at raising awareness about seizure first aid. Pediatrician Anna Milz used to clear her work schedule to go on school field trips with her son Jacob. He’s 12, in middle school, plays Dungeons & Dragons with his friends in his free time and also […]
October 13, 2022 | Childhood Epilepsy, Education, Human Interest Epilepsy
Christin Godale’s life didn’t go exactly how she planned. Her days as a New York fashion model were cut short after her epilepsy went into overdrive and hospitalized her for months. “I kind of wanted to understand what was happening in my brain. And I had very supportive neurologists and epileptologists at the time, and […]
August 16, 2022 | Education, Epilepsy, Human Interest Epilepsy
Watching a loved one have a seizure or experiencing one of your own can be extremely frightening. There’s an association between seizures and epilepsy, but the World Health Organization (WHO) clarifies that a single seizure doesn’t necessarily indicate epilepsy. A formal diagnosis of epilepsy is given when a person experiences at least two unexpected seizures. There […]
August 12, 2022 | Education, Epilepsy, Human Interest Epilepsy, News, PNES, Seizures
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Reports of people who have seizures after vaping have raised serious questions about the safety of electronic cigarettes, which have grown in popularity in recent years. Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is conducting an investigation after receiving 35 adverse event reports involving e-cigarette users who have experienced seizures after vaping, using products such as JUUL, a […]
August 02, 2022 | Causes, Education, Epilepsy, Epilepsy in children, Human Interest Epilepsy, News, Prevention