Maternal stress linked to increased early onset epilepsy in children
Tottori University researchers in Japan have linked maternal psychological distress during pregnancy to an increased risk of epilepsy in children. Read the article.
For Fiadh: Pushing the envelope to treat drug-resistant epilepsy
Fiadh is a bubbly and empathetic 4-year-old. And if you ask her parents, Elaine and Dario, she’s also mischievous and wild. Read the article.
My shock epilepsy diagnosis at 50 — and what happened next
Alison Kervin dismissed her mild symptoms for years — then she had a seizure while driving. Read the article.
‘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…