What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a neurological condition, or seizure disorder. When a person has two or more unprovoked seizures, they are considered to have epilepsy.
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About TEN
We are a passionate organization and community dedicated to providing epilepsy awareness and education to people all around the world.
It is the mission of The Epilepsy Network (TEN) to help take epilepsy awareness and education to all corners of the world!… To continually pioneer new ways to rise above the hardships faced along the journey with epilepsy, through efforts of advocacy, education, and community.
Air Pollution as a Potential Risk Factor for Epileptic Seizures
Ambient air pollution breathed daily, specifically related to greater concentrations of carbon monoxide (CO), may be associated with an increased... read more →
May 20, 2022
This Is the OTC Drug Most Likely to Cause Seizures, Experts Warn
When you're in need of medication, your doctor will consider many things before putting pen to prescription pad. READ MORE
May 15, 2022
‘Sheer excitement’ caused seizure that killed Long Island Little Leaguer: dad
The father of 10-year-old Long Island Little League player Lazar LaPenna, who collapsed and died during a game Friday, said... read more →
May 6, 2022
More options for people living with rare form of epilepsy
JAMA Neurology has published data from a Phase III trial of Fintepla (fenfluramine), the anti-seizure med developed by Brussels, Belgium-based... read more →
May 3, 2022
Is Breastfeeding Safe for Infants of Women With Epilepsy on Antiseizure Medication?
Antiseizure medications (ASMs) can be detected in breast milk of women with epilepsy and... READ MORE
April 27, 2022
Autism and Epilepsy: What to Know If You’re on the Spectrum and Have Seizures
Autism spectrum and epilepsy frequently occur together. Both conditions affect brain function and behaviors. However, researchers do not yet fully... read more →
March 4, 2022
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Each year at least 200,000 people are diagnosed with epilepsy.
In two-thirds of patients diagnosed with epilepsy, the cause is unknown.
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