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    Living with post-traumatic epilepsy: The devastating journey of Brian Otieno

    The accident stole more than just his memory. It took his freedom, his beloved sport, and the simple joy of predictable days. Sixteen years later, Brian Otieno still carries the…

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    Improving Access to Surgical Evaluation in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: Satyanarayana Gedela, MD

    Once you reach intractable epilepsy, the chances of becoming seizure-free drop to less than 5% after trying the third, fourth, fifth, or more medications. You need more than just medications…

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    First-of-its-kind stem-cell transplant treatment targets drug-resistant focal epilepsy

    Jonathan Nemeth’s epilepsy is so severe that muscle contractions from seizures broke his spine twice. Effects of the neurological disorder also postponed his typical life milestones, such as getting a…

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    Episode 139: Sleep and Seizures: Emerging Insights From AAN 2025

    In this episode, “Sleep and Seizures: Emerging Insights from AAN 2025,” Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Cleveland Clinic, reflected on key sleep-related topics presented at…

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    New definition of epilepsy improves diagnosis, treatment

    The new International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) definition of epilepsy results in a higher frequency of epilepsy diagnosis and treatment, according to a study published online March 23 in Frontiers…

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    Lake Bell shares personal inspiration behind new children’s book on neurodiversity

    Actor and filmmaker Lake Bell joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about her new children’s book, “All About Brains: A Book About People,” inspired by her daughter’s epilepsy diagnosis and her…

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