‘Fear of epileptic seizures didn’t stop me having children’
When Debbie McCrudden was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2014 she was asked if she was planning on having children soon. Read the article.
Epilepsy and the Rising Risk of Burns
A complex intersection exists between epilepsy management and burn injuries in low- or middle-income countries. Read the article.
What to know about Epilepsy, and what to do when someone is having a seizure
Dr. Dileep Nair with Cleveland Clinic says the severity of epilepsy varies from person to person but it can affect anyone at any time in their life. Read the article.
Everyday Heroes: Sherwood mother warns about ‘SUDEP’ after son’s sudden death
“It was a couple weeks later that I finally realized what SUDEP was, Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, and then I was pissed.” Watch here.
Moms Really Can Do It All – Meet Tracy: a Mom, Caregiver, Neuroscientist, and Advocate in the Rare Disease Community
Each of us, throughout some stage in our life, will likely take on the role of a caregiver – of a child, a parent, or even a spouse or friend.…
Trial finds new drug safe, effective to treat deadliest form of epilepsy
At the Neurocritical Care Society’s (NCS) 22nd Annual Meeting this week, a University of Cincinnati researcher presented Phase 3 clinical trial results finding a new drug is a safe and…
Epilepsy and menopause: answering your questions
Around half the population will experience menopause at some point in their lives. It can often cause symptoms like hot flushes and brain fog, as well as affecting mood and…
Overview of Autoimmune Epilepsy
Autoimmune epilepsy is a newly defined group of conditions characterized by recurrent seizures associated with autoimmunity. Cancer and infections are two potential triggers. Read the article.
Help parents understand epilepsy risks for young people
A new checklist tool is now available to health professionals to ensure they share vital information about epilepsy risks with young patients. Read the article.
New Model Identifies Best Candidates for Epilepsy Surgery
A simple scoring system from researchers at Rutgers Health and other institutions may help doctors predict which patients will likely become seizure-free after minimally invasive epilepsy surgery. Read the article.