Our Doctor Blamed ‘New-Parent Anxiety,’ But I Knew Something Was Wrong
“They diagnosed Easton with epilepsy and started him on seizure medication, and his seizures have been controlled since that day.” Learn more about this family’s struggle.
Pediatric Neurologist Recommends Genetic Testing
Neurologists have identified hundreds of genes linked to epilepsy and improved genetic testing. Watch the video.
Landmark Map Reveals States with Most Epilepsy Cases
Many southern states have higher rates of insufficient sleep, more frequent extreme heat exposure and higher levels of social and economic disadvantage – exactly the conditions found to increase epilepsy…
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Why Focal Epilepsy Guidelines Tell Half the Story
Focal epilepsy is characterized by recurring seizures that affect one hemisphere of the brain. Learn more here.
Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery: The Case for Earlier Referral
Despite groundbreaking advances, misconceptions delay epilepsy surgery referrals and put children’s brains at risk. Read the article.
“I push through pain of epilepsy to raise awareness.”
Epilepsy can be one of the most frightening conditions a child can experience. Read the article.