NEWS
Fear of Public Places Is Common in Adults With Epilepsy
Summary: Phobic and agoraphobic symptoms are common in those with epilepsy and result in a poorer quality of life. Source: Wake Forest University About 5.1 million people in the U.S. have a history of epilepsy, which causes repeated seizures. According to the Epilepsy...
What to Know About Epilepsy and Pregnancy
Epilepsy is a chronic seizure condition that can affect a person’s pregnancy and postpartum recovery. It does not appear to affect fertility or the ability to become pregnant. Epilepsy is one of the most common medical conditions among people of reproductive age. It’s...
Epileptic Seizures in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
Epileptic seizures in cats usually happen due to a brain dysfunction. The cause can be a number of things, including trauma, toxic chemicals, and infection. If you see the signs of the condition in your cat, then get to a veterinarian for a proper diagnosis and...
METHOD HELPS FINDS SOURCE OF EPILEPSY SEIZURES BEFORE THEY BEGIN
Using low frequencies to determine causal flow could help locate an epilepsy seizure long before it occurs. "The method can potentially open up a whole new possibility of localizing seizures with a… non-invasive approach," says Mukesh Dhamala. "That's the idea." A...
Can Epilepsy Be Cured?
There is no cure for epilepsy. However, many people can become seizure-free with the right type of treatment, which may include medication, management techniques, and a healthcare team on their side. This article discusses the outlook for people with epilepsy and how...
New Clues About the Development of Epilepsy
Summary: The activation of dentate granule cells in the hippocampus plays a key role in alterations that occur during the development of post-traumatic epilepsy. Source: Colorado State University Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of epilepsy, a chronic...
Netflix’s ‘Dogs’ Season 1 Episode 1 Recap
Netflix’s ‘Dogs’, despite being a new series, has already received heaps of praise for the show’s portrayal of the human-canine bond. Each episode unpacks the story of a different dog and their person. Netflix’s new show begins with Corrine, a young girl residing in...
Epilepsy register helps deliver healthy babies, huge savings, study finds
An Australian register set up to help pregnant women with epilepsy has helped dramatically reduce the number of stillbirths and birth defects such as spina bifida, and the resulting costs to the community, a new Monash University reveals. The paper, published in the...
February 13 is International Epilepsy Day: Step up against stigma
February 13: International Epilepsy Day 2023 This year’s theme for International Epilepsy Day, “Step Up Against Stigma”, provides a platform for people with epilepsy, and those who care for them, to dispel myths with facts. “Epilepsy affects almost every aspect of the...
Patients With Epilepsy May Benefit From Muscle Relaxation Exercises, Study Finds
A study on the effects of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercises in patients with epilepsy found a significant decrease in depressive symptoms, improved sleep, and improved quality of life. “Progressive muscle relaxation exercise enables individuals to feel the...
Everything to Know About Epilepsy Service Dogs
People with epilepsy sometimes have trained service dogs to help their owners during seizures. They are trained to prevent injuries and seek help when needed. Reasons to Train a Service Dog for Epilepsy Alert Service dogs can perform various tasks related to...
Don’t Forget Tonight “Zoom-Learn-Ask”
Please Register Advocacy in Epilepsy Educational Program Epilepsy and Women: Treatment Considerations Date: January 24, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm-7:00 pm EST Register by using the link below: https://bit.ly/3jYxnpq
Epilepsy and Sex: How Epilepsy Can Affect Sexual Health
Attention to sexual health in people with epilepsy is often lacking. Sexual dysfunction, however, is a side effect of epilepsy and the medications that treat it. Although not fully understood, epilepsy can also cause endocrine disorders that negatively impact the...
Epilepsy Association’s “Zoom-Learn-Ask” Series 2023
Advocacy in Epilepsy Educational Program Epilepsy and Women: Treatment Considerations Date: January 24, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm-7:00 pm EST Register by using the link below: https://bit.ly/3jYxnpq
New tech gives hope for a million people with epilepsy
About three million people in the United States have epilepsy, including about a million who can't rely on medication to control their seizures. For years, those patients had very limited options. Surgery can be effective, but also risky, and many patients were not...
Blackouts: When to seek attention?
Patients with TLoC who do not have a firm diagnosis of uncomplicated faint, situational syncope, orthostatic hypotension, or symptoms suggestive of epilepsy should have a specialist cardiovascular assessment by the most appropriate local service. Transient loss of...
Can Dehydration Cause Seizures? Effects Explained
In some cases, dehydration can cause seizures. This includes triggering epileptic seizures in people with preexisting epilepsy. Additionally, it may provoke singular seizures in people without epilepsy.This article discusses how dehydration may contribute to different...
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...
Can Seizures Cause Brain Damage?
Many seizures are not medical emergencies and can be manageable with treatment. However, in some cases, seizures can cause brain damage or have lasting effects on health.This article discusses how seizures can cause brain damage. It also explains how to protect the...
Winning idea from Hong Kong’s City I&T Grand Challenge transforms treatment for neurological disorders
Hong Kong start-up Neuropix has launched a portable medical device that alleviates symptoms of neurological disorders such as epileptic seizures CEO and founder Daniel Ko says the support that his company received through the competition helped propel the product’s...
