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Morristown native, Army veteran to walk 1,000 miles to raise epilepsy awareness
ROC Stop Seizures CEO Ryan O’Connor, who is originally from Morristown, started a 1,000-mile walk from Longwood, Fla., to Fenton, Mo., on Saturday, Oct. 1 to raise awareness about epilepsy, from which he suffers. ROC Stop Seizures is a Florida-based nonprofit whose...
Epilepsy presents painful challenge for youngsters
For a teenager, an epileptic seizure could be the ultimate challenge. And having a seizure on your first date or at your senior prom could be emotionally devastating. But it happens to many teens—just when they are beginning to take on adult roles and responsibilities...
Seizures more common after venous stroke
Epileptic seizures are frequent among patients with cerebral venous thrombosis—a blood clot affecting the venous system of the brain. A thesis from University of Gothenburg suggests that some of these patients should be diagnosed with epilepsy and offered medication...
Can a Service Dog Make Me Healthier?
A lot of us say that our dogs make us happy. During Covid, one study even suggested that owning a dog helped stave off depression, but dogs can be more than just good company. They can help you manage chronic diseases from epilepsy to post-traumatic stress disorder...
COVID-19 infections increase risk of long-term brain problems
Strokes, seizures, memory and movement disorders among problems that develop in first year after infection A comprehensive analysis of federal data by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows people who have had COVID-19 are at an...
Lipocine Shifts Pipeline Focus to CNS Disorders (Updated)
Utah-based Lipocine Inc. will undergo a strategic realignment and focus on developing a pipeline of differentiated products for central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The company announced its new focus Monday morning and will aim its Lip’ral oral drug delivery...
Child with epilepsy turned away from Journey Early Learning childcare center on first day
The mother of a child with epilepsy is struggling to find child care after a daycare center told her they were unable to undertake the specialist training required to administer medication for her son. Single mother Libby Gott told ABC Radio Melbourne her son,...
Researchers develop algorithm that can help decode brain scans to identify type of epilepsy
Epilepsy is a neurological disease where the brain emits sudden bursts of electrical signals in a short amount of time. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), in collaboration with All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, have...
Bariatric Surgery Ups Epilepsy Risk
Epilepsy may be a long-term complication, but mechanism is unclear Bariatric surgery increased the risk of epilepsy, a retrospective Canadian study showed. Over a minimum of 3 years follow-up, bariatric surgery patients had a 45% increased risk of developing epilepsy...
Taipei Zoo Panda On Epilepsy Medication
The Taipei Zoo says one of its original pandas is now on medication for epilepsy. The zoo says keepers first notice that Tuan Tuan was unable to walk as normal on August 23rd, and a check of security footage revealed that he had been foaming at the mouth earlier that...
Two thirds of people don’t know what to do if they witness an epileptic seizure – survey
Only one in three people in Ireland would know what to do if they saw someone having an epileptic seizure despite more than half of adults knowing a person with epilepsy, new research shows. The survey also shows 78% of people believe there is a social stigma attached...
The Impact of a Pharmacist on Epilepsy
Introduction About 3.4 million people nationwide have active epilepsy and pharmacists can ensure that epilepsy does not control their lives. Globally, an estimated 65 million people suffer from epilepsy, which causes recurring, unprovoked seizures, and is the world’s...
Do absence seizures happen during sleep?
Lack of sleep can trigger an absence seizure. Go to sleep and wake up at the same times every day. Keep your room dark and quiet. Talk to your healthcare provider if you are having trouble sleeping. What are signs of nocturnal seizures? General Symptoms. The symptoms...
Great Southern mum helps save toddler after epileptic seizure on Narrikup farm
South coast WA sheep farmer and mother-of-three Kate Mitchell knew her son may be in danger after hearing the following six words. "Mummy, mummy come look at Darcy," her four-year-old son Harry had said. At first, she thought her children were just being "ratbags"....
STATE SENATOR ILEANA GARCIA GRANTED $500,000 TO RENOWNED NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL BRAIN INSTITUTE FOR PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY CARE & TREATMENT PROGRAM
Miami, FL — On Wednesday, September 7th, 2022, the cutting-edge Brain Institute for Pediatric Epilepsy Care & Treatment Program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital received a total of $500,000 thanks to the legislative efforts of State Senator Ileana Garcia this past...
Scientists Have Long Dreamed of a Memory Prosthesis. The First Human Trials Look Promising
Memories are finicky. I’ve been touring Atlantic Canada for the past three weeks, and already my recollection of the trip—dates, places, foods, adventures—doesn’t match up with pins on Google Maps or journal entries. My brain was learning new experiences and encoding...
Advice On How To Get Rid Of Anxiety In Your Life
Many epileptics report feeling anxious after an episode. Because of brain chemicals released during seizures, some people may experience unusually high levels of anxiety. Fear and anxiety have been mentioned as emotional side effects in those who take anti-seizure...
Teen overcomes epilepsy, begins new chapter at Baylor
Since her diagnosis with epilepsy, going back to school has always looked a little different for Isla Ritchie. Now as a college freshman, she’s having to perform all her back to school responsibilities all by herself. “People would say, ‘I know how you feel,’ but they...
Things That Can Trigger a Seizure Even If You Don’t Have Epilepsy
Seizures don’t just happen with epilepsy. Here’s what can trigger a seizure —from stress to lack of sleep and more. Having a seizure doesn't necessarily mean you have epilepsy. A seizure is a sudden attack of brain activity that typically lasts a few seconds or...
24-Year-Old Prodigy Kalani David Suffers Fatal Seizure While Surfing
David had Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. He had his first seizure while skating with friends in 2016, with the episode briefly stopping his heart. Kalani David, a rising star in the surfing and skating worlds, died in Costa Rica on Saturday after suffering a seizure...
