House Passes Dylan’s Law to Enhance Support for Epilepsy Patients
A bill designed to better support individuals living with epilepsy has successfully passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Read the article.
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Powerful new MRI scans enable life-changing surgery in first for adults with epilepsy
Scientists have used a new technique that has enabled ultra-powerful magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to identify tiny differences in patients’ brains that cause treatment-resistant epilepsy. The first study to…
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Genetic Testing in Epilepsy: Who, How, and Why?
This is the first in a six-episode series on genetic testing and epilepsy. This episode covers the basics of genetic testing and future episodes will dive deeper into other aspects…
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Lo-Res to Hi-Res, A Better way to Pinpoint Where Seizures Begin
UCSF study shows that higher electrode density enhances the ability of physicians to find where seizures start in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Read the article.
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Uncovering New Therapeutic Targets for Pediatric Epilepsy
Dravet syndrome is a rare, genetic form of epilepsy that begins during infancy and can cause prolonged and frequent seizures and behavioral and developmental delays in children. The disorder is…
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Life with epilepsy
In his latest column, Gordon shares his family’s journey after his son Adam was diagnosed with epilepsy, reflecting on the challenges, treatments, and the support that made a difference. Read…
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