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    Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi First in Gulf to Offer Advanced Laser Therapy for Epilepsy Treatment

    NewsBy BJ IacinoMay 22, 2026

    Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi becomes the first hospital in the Gulf to introduce Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for the treatment of epilepsy. Learn more.

    Navigating Pregnancy with Epilepsy: Amanda Smith’s Journey

    NewsBy BJ IacinoMay 22, 2026

    Amanda has been able to maintain control of her seizures with antiseizure medication since she was first diagnosed. But pregnancy offered her new challenges. Read more.

    Meet the Man Whose Epilepsy Has Robbed Him of Memories

    NewsBy BJ IacinoMay 20, 2026

    A man shares how years of seizures and memory loss left him unable to remember major milestones, including his own wedding day, highlighting the often-unseen impacts of epilepsy beyond seizures…

    7-Year-Old Honored for Helping Save Cousin Who Had a Seizure in the Pool

    NewsBy BJ IacinoMay 20, 2026

    7-year-old Carter Chretien is being recognized as a hero after his quick thinking helped save his cousin’s life during a seizure in a swimming pool. Read more.

    Why Pediatric to Adult Epilepsy Care Matters for Young People

    NewsBy BJ IacinoMay 13, 2026

    Nearly three-quarters of young people with epilepsy successfully transition to adult care, which is linked to better seizure control and continued seizure freedom. Learn more.

    Autism and Epilepsy: New Study Findings, 6 Facts and Real-Life Experience

    NewsBy BJ IacinoMay 13, 2026

    Children with epilepsy have a fifth higher risk of having autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a new study says. Learn more.

    Dodgers Star Freddie Freeman Grants Dream Day for Teen Living with Epilepsy

    NewsBy BJ IacinoMay 8, 2026

    Dodgers star Freddie Freeman made a teen’s dream come true with a memorable visit to Dodger Stadium. Read more.

    How Climate Change May Impact Certain Types of Epilepsy

    NewsBy BJ IacinoMay 6, 2026

    As climate change brings more intense heat waves, new research suggests rising temperatures may especially affect people with rare genetic conditions, including some epilepsies. Learn more.

    Examining Evidence Gaps and Ketogenic Diet in Epilepsy Care

    NewsBy BJ IacinoMay 1, 2026

    Despite its effectiveness in drug-resistant epilepsy, gaps in evidence, access, and long-term use continue to limit the ketogenic diet’s role in care. Learn more.

    Young Innovators Have Created a ‘Fitbit’ to Predict Epileptic Seizures

    NewsBy BJ IacinoApril 28, 2026

    Young innovators are developing a wearable “Fitbit-like” device that uses brain activity data to predict epileptic seizures in advance and alert patients and caregivers. Read more.

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