My daughter and I are two of more than 220,000 Floridians living with epilepsy, and I’ve served as a resource to our local epilepsy community helping to wade through the red tape to ensure people receive the medicine they need to have the best quality of life. What many people might not know is that up to […]
It’s estimated that about 3.4 million people in the United States have active epilepsy, and that about 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime. That’s why it’s important to understand the condition, including treatment and management options, and when to seek medical care for yourself or someone else. What […]
Altered sleep patterns can lead to addiction and substance abuse. All these can make one more susceptible to cardiac ailments and strokes, said Dr Shobha N, consultant neurologist and stroke physician, Manipal Hospital, Malleshwaram, Bangalore Lack of sleep not only affects your mood but also impacts your brain health, a new study indicates. A study, […]
The Epilepsy Society is proud to be part of ground-breaking research which has revealed 26 potential new sites for epilepsy in our DNA, including 19 which are thought to be linked to Genetic Generalized Epilepsy. Additionally, the research has identified 29 genes which are thought to contribute to the development of epilepsy in these areas of […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — As students head back into the classroom for a new school year, some may be taking ongoing challenges — like health concerns — with them. A Harris Poll on behalf of the nonprofit On Our Sleeves Movement for Children’s Mental Health found that 71% of American parents say their children experienced challenges last school […]
8-Aug-2023 1:10 PM EDT, by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Newswise — A five-year, $3.1 million grant to study preventive strategies for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) has been awarded to UTHealth Houston by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Nuria Lacuey Lecumberri, MD, PhD, associate professor […]
