Watch a Service Dog Leap Into Action During Owner’s Seizure
Service dogs are often seen in videos showing off their impeccable training, but how many of us have seen what they do during a real medical emergency? Under the handle…
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New method developed for triggering and imaging seizures in epilepsy patients
Researchers have developed a new method for triggering and imaging seizures in epilepsy patients, offering physicians the ability to collect real-time data to tailor epilepsy surgery. In contrast to previous…
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Teen is youngest in Colorado to try neural implant to stop seizures: ‘Her brain has kind of calmed down’
Last year, Kennady Schneider couldn’t take gym class or participate in physical activities on field trips with her classmates, the risk too great that the noise and heat could trigger…
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Exploring the Role of Wearable Digital Health Technology in Epilepsy Management
Epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, is a global health concern affecting nearly 50 million people worldwide. Despite advancements in medical treatments, approximately one third of individuals with…
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Behind the Wheel: Navigating Driving with Epilepsy
“You got too excited,” the instructor told her, writing a large “X” over her driving test. Veach, who was retaking the test after having epilepsy surgery, failed because of her rolling…
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How PCPs Can Contribute to Epilepsy Care
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that while 89% of patients with epilepsy reported seeing a physician in the past year about their condition, only 62% saw…
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