The term ‘epilepsy’ encompasses various symptoms that vary in nature and severity, and are different from what is typically portrayed on TV or in movies; an Israeli expert shares everything you should know about the condition that affects approximately 1% of the population A lot of people associate epilepsy with uncontrollable convulsions and a frothing […]
Summary: Higher levels of immune proteins are present in the blood both before and after an epileptic seizure. Researchers say the biomarkers can be identified via a simple blood test. Source: Lund University Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have discovered higher levels of immune proteins in the blood before and after an epileptic seizure. The possible […]
Neurodivergent and disabled people are speaking out and demanding space in live music venues and two music festivals have answered the call. The festivals based in Victoria announced they would be easing the use of strobe lights at future events to make them more inclusive for people who suffer from epilepsy. Thousands will flock to […]
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 […]
Ness Bridge will light up purple to help raise awareness of epilepsy for Purple Day on Sunday. Purple Day was founded in Canada in 2008 by nine-year-old Cassidy Megan and is a great opportunity to get people talking about epilepsy and dispel the myths and stigma attached to the condition. More than 40 buildings and […]
Almost half a million American kids live with epilepsy and another 10 to 20 million have a chronic illness. As these younger patients grow up, many will need to start treatment with adult specialists, putting them at risk of falling through the cracks. Ivanhoe has more on transitioning care and learning to live in […]
