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…
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.
Colombian Law Protects People with Epilepsy
The law may have set the stage for legislation codifying health care as a human right. Read the article.
A New Study Offers Hope for People Living with Seizures
For millions of people living with seizures, finding the right treatment can feel like an exhausting cycle of trial and error. Read the article.
First Adult Seizure
A first seizure in adulthood requires careful distinction between provoked and unprovoked events, to inform evaluation, prognosis, and management. Read the comprehensive epilepsy reference guide.
Courage, Capes and a Cure: Miles’ Story of Overcoming Epilepsy
Brain surgery (minimally invasive technology) was a viable option to give Miles relief from seizures. Read about one family’s experience.