Even when it comes to epilepsy there are differences between male and female, they reside in the brain and are already formed during pregnancy. Anti-seizure drugs, especially in women, can modify the hormonal balance. Male and female brains are also different when it comes to epilepsy. And these differences are already formed during a pregnancy: […]
While epilepsy can be unpredictable and disrupt your life, there are also steps you can take towards managing the disease and living a full life. “Once you’ve been diagnosed with epilepsy, the goal is to prevent seizures. That’s when being prepared, understanding the disease and gathering a support system becomes crucial,” says Lisa Knopf, MD, an […]
More than half of UK women with epilepsy under the age of 24 are not aware of the risks of some epilepsy medicines in pregnancy, a new survey by three epilepsy charities has found. Epilepsy Action, Epilepsy Society and Young Epilepsy conducted a survey of over 1,200 women and girls with epilepsy across the UK […]
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is when an otherwise healthy person with epilepsy dies without a known cause, such as injury or drowning. Usually, death occurs during or right after a seizure, but it can occur without a seizure. The condition is not well-understood. This article will discuss SUDEP, its possible […]
A seizure can happen to a person at any time. In the process of a seizure, the victim is unconscious and really needs the help of people who are next to him. The BLiTZ figured out how to provide first aid for an epileptic seizure and how to behave in a similar situation. An epileptic […]
Before she passed, Allyson made a decision to become an organ donor at age 17. Certain emails hit hard, like one received last week about this beautiful woman, Allyson. Allyson’s mom sent the email. She did so because Allyson is no longer here to be able to write it herself. Teri Julian said her daughter […]
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