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    Monthly Archives: August 2023

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    UC San Diego Health among First in Nation to Perform Regenerative Brain Cell Procedure for Epilepsy

    NewsBy BJ IacinoAugust 14, 2023

    In what could lead to a revolutionary advancement in the treatment of temporal lobe epilepsy, UC San Diego Health has become one of the first health systems in the country…

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    New global action plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders published – WHO

    NewsBy BJ IacinoAugust 14, 2023

    WHO’s Intersectional Global Action Plan (IGAP) on epilepsy and other neurological disorders, published today in all six UN languages, sets out the actions needed to improve access to care and…

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    Fasting during Ramadan may reduce seizure frequency

    NewsBy BJ IacinoAugust 14, 2023

    For Muslims, intermittent fasting is a highly valued religious practice. For Muslims with epilepsy, it can also improve seizure control. A 2020 study found that fasting during Ramadan significantly improved…

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    Galloway police assumed this woman had taken drugs. Instead, she was having an epileptic seizure.

    NewsBy BJ IacinoAugust 14, 2023

    Shortly after leaving home for work about 7 a.m., Corynne McKenny-Collier’s vehicle swerved on a South Jersey road, striking a tree. Read the full article here.

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    Epilepsy: Mapping the Link to Deep-Rooted Brain Circuits

    NewsBy BJ IacinoAugust 14, 2023

    Neuroscientists have known for over a century that some (but not all) brain lesions cause epilepsy. Until recently, brain mapping had not revealed how the specific location of a brain lesion…

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    Prototype Sensors Sniff Out Seizures Before They Occur: The device spots the same compounds seizure-alert dogs seem to sense

    NewsBy BJ IacinoAugust 14, 2023

    Wearable sensors may one day detect impending seizures and give a warning roughly 20 minutes before an attack happens. Researchers at Know Biological in Milton, Georgia, and Sandia National Laboratories have…

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    Natural Treatment Options for Epilepsy

    NewsBy BJ IacinoAugust 14, 2023

    Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes seizures. Typically, doctors treat epilepsy with anti-seizure medicines. However, some people don’t respond to medications or don’t want to deal with the side…

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    Lil Wayne says he can’t remember his own songs anymore due to memory loss

    NewsBy BJ IacinoAugust 14, 2023

    Despite having a number of projects in the works and awaiting the vinyl release of his iconic “Tha Carter III” album, Lil Wayne says he can’t remember his songs anymore.…

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    Is It Safe to Consume Caffeine With Epilepsy?

    NewsBy BJ IacinoAugust 14, 2023

    While caffeine consumption is a daily habit for many people, it can become a little more complicated for those with a central nervous system disorder like epilepsy. That’s because caffeine…

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    People with focal epilepsy often have seizures while driving before a diagnosis

    NewsBy BJ IacinoAugust 14, 2023

    Prior to being diagnosed with epilepsy, 5% of people with a type of epilepsy called focal epilepsy had a seizure while driving, according to a new study published in the…

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      • History
      • Stories of Hope
      • Request a Presentation
      • Board Applicant Form
    • About Epilepsy
      • Column 1
        • What is Epilepsy?
        • Seizure First Aid
        • Epilepsy Research
        • Prognosis
        • Treatment
        • HOBSCOTCH: Home Based Self-Management & Cognitive Training Changes Lives
      • Column 2
        • Epilepsy and Education
        • Epilepsy and Employment
        • Epilepsy and the Law
        • Epilepsy and Nutrition
        • Epilepsy and Tobacco Use
      • Column 3
        • Gender and Epilepsy
        • Mental Health Resources
        • Race, Ethnicity and Epilepsy
        • Stigma, Mental Health and Epilepsy
      • Column 4
        • Color, Light and Epilepsy
        • Famous People with Epilepsy
        • Driving with Epilepsy in Florida
    • Resources
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