Social Work in Epilepsy: Closing the Treatment Gap
“What we learned is that primary healthcare workers are important, making medicines available is important.” Listen to the podcast.
A Colorado Avalanche Game Marks Milestone for Young Man with Epilepsy.
Medications don’t halt seizures for about one-third of people with epilepsy. For these people, there are other options. Read the article.
Integrated Care May Be Solution for Psychiatric Comorbidities in Epilepsy.
Mental health problems have a significant impact. They are bigger predictors of poor quality of life, than seizure frequency. Read the article.
Food for Thought: The Ketogenic Diet as Epilepsy Treatment
While ketogenic diets have been used to treat epilepsy for the last 100 years, they are now finding a resurgence of interest. Read the article.
Thirty Years of Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research: Where Do We Stand?
Neuroscientist leads a sweeping study on efforts to treat epilepsy after traumatic brain injury. Read the article.
Epilepsy in the Context of Forensic Psychiatry: The Relationship Between Epilepsy, Violence and Criminal Responsibility
There is no direct association between epilepsy and violent behavior. Read the article.
Seized for Seizing: Lack of Training Endangers Oklahomans with Epilepsy
Seven days after Janowski’s arrest, a comprehensive bill designed to raise awareness of epilepsy went into effect. Read the article.
If Meds Don’t Work for Epilepsy, Can Surgery Help?
Only 1 in 5 patients who don’t become seizure-free with medication find their way to a comprehensive epilepsy center, which offer the broadest range of advanced treatments. Read the article.
The Changing Landscape of Epilepsy Care: Orrin Devinsky, MD
Learn about recent progress in epilepsy care, spanning new therapies, gene-based approaches, mortality awareness, and improved pregnancy management. Watch here.
Diagnosed with Epilepsy at Age 11, Medicaid Cuts Could End Her Life-Saving Care.
Half of all US children are covered through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program making kids particularly vulnerable. Read the article.