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Developing a Framework to Address Health Inequities in Epilepsy
A review explored the connection between 4 domains (structural, sociocultural, health care, and physiological) contributing to the persistence of inequities in epilepsy risk and outcomes in the United States, as well as key areas of intervention to promote health...
Fourth Annual Purple Day®️ For Epilepsy Awareness Around The World and Expo
Purple Day®, celebrated annually on March 26th is the largest grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. It was created in 2008, by then nine-year-old Cassidy Megan. Motivated by her own struggles with epilepsy, she wanted to get...
How a ‘one in 10m’ diagnosis of music-triggered epilepsy led Liza Bec on a journey to create the robo-recorder
It was in their late teens, while playing the piano after a few drinks that Liza Bec had the first inkling that something might be wrong. A prodigious musical talent, Liza, who grew up in North End and Waterlooville, recalls: ‘When I was 18-19, and playing piano while...
A DIET APPEARS TO CUT RISK OF ‘SEIZURES BY MORE THAN HALF’ IN PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND AN EFFECTIVE TREATMENT TO REDUCE SEIZURES, IT IS REASSURING TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE LIFESTYLE CHANGES THAT MAY BE USED WITH NORMAL DRUG TREATMENT TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF “SEIZURES BY MORE THAN HALF”, ACCORDING TO A NEW STUDY....
Show Epilepsy Who’s Boss
Creative Solutions to Go Further Faster DENVER METROPOLITAN AREA, COLORADO, UNITED STATES, January 4, 2023 -- Katie Sisk created a tried-and-true system called "Show Epilepsy Who's Boss." This program provides a new alternative for families and their children to find...
Epileptic mother who once had four seizures a week changes her life after losing eight stone
Nicola Atkins, 29, who is 4ft 11in tall, has always struggled with her weight, but she managed to lose eight stone with WW (formerly Weight Watchers) A mother-of-three who was having epileptic seizures up to four times a week and “in pain all the time” has said she...
What Are the Early Signs of Epilepsy?
They can be subtle and sometimes there are no early signs Epilepsy causes recurrent seizures, and most of the time, there are no recognizable signs of epilepsy before the first seizure occurs. However, for some people, there may be some early signs that epilepsy will...
‘My family nearly lost me’: Rapper Professor Green reveals he suffered a seizure at his home
Green, whose real name is Stephen Manderson, said he fell "face down" after suffering a grand mal seizure while on his own at home. Rapper Professor Green has revealed he nearly died after suffering a seizure. Green, whose real name is Stephen Manderson, said he fell...
Understanding epilepsy, a common and treatable condition
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that affects approximately 50 million people worldwide. It is characterized by recurrent seizures, which are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Seizures can vary in severity and can range from brief lapses...
Feeling SAD? How to beat seasonal affective disorder with sunshine, the keto diet and exercise
In the season of longer, dark nights and days that seem gray, many people report heightened feelings of moodiness or depression. People spend more time indoors in artificial light and less time outdoors when temperatures drop. Late fall and winter are also associated...
New service helps patients manage their epilepsy and cuts waiting times
People with epilepsy are now able to help manage their condition, while reducing waiting lists for others at the same time. An open access service has been introduced, allowing them the option to take charge of their care by contacting a dedicated phone line when they...
University of Iowa graduate using past to drive her future
Doctoral student researches epilepsy-related deaths IOWA CITY — At age 12, on the cusp of becoming a teen with a cellphone and ambitions of an increasingly independent existence full of friends, freedom and PG-13 movies, Alex Petrucci one morning climbed into the back...
Author Jeffrey Demitrack’s new book “Dating in the Dark” is a profound memoir that discusses the traumas and stress faced by the author while dating with epilepsy
Recent release “Dating in the Dark” from Page Publishing author Jeffrey Demitrack is an eye-opening account that details moments in the author's dating life that have been impacted by his epileptic seizures. By sharing his story, Demitrack hopes to shed light on...
York panto star Berwick Kaler’s message to ‘super fan’
THE mum of panto dame Berwick Kaler’s ‘biggest fan’ has thanked members of the audience and Grand Opera House staff who came to his help when he suffered an epileptic seizure while watching Old Granny Goose. Ben Greenheld, 34, who has epilepsy, learning difficulties...
How I Live My Best Life Despite Having Epilepsy
Epilepsy Symptoms “I started having auras (focal aware seizures) when I was about 9 years old. At that age, I could not describe the feeling properly and therefore no one took it seriously. It made me feel nauseous and I ‘experienced’ situations like this again in my...
Understanding Epilepsy and Depression
Depression, also called major depressive disorder (MDD), commonly occurs in people with epilepsy and contributes to a lower quality of life, increased time in hospitals, and less control over seizures. Though the two illnesses often occur together, depression is...
Epilepsy Drugs May Up Risk of Parkinson’s
Strongest association seen for sodium valproate Taking antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) was associated with a subsequent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD), a U.K.-based case control study suggested. There was a significant association between AED prescriptions and...
What Is Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy?
A Complex Type of Epilepsy Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) affects about 10% of people with epilepsy. Several types of seizures occur with JME. The seizures generally begin during late childhood or early adolescence. Seizures can usually be prevented with...
A Man With Epilepsy Who Had Part of His Brain Removed No Longer Feels Fear
"Fearless" is often used to describe bravery and daring, but have you ever thought about what it would be like to lose all awareness of your fight-or-flight terror response? Jody Smith can speak from personal experience. Despite the success of the operation to...
Creating an Epilepsy Treatment and Seizure Action Plan
Knowing What to Do If a Seizure Occurs An action plan can help a person who has epilepsy and other people around them know what to do in case a seizure happens. Everyone who is diagnosed with epilepsy would benefit from an action plan that includes the proper steps to...
