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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Inspiring stories of people affected by epilepsy, in their own words. Learn about the courage and strength they have gained through challenges they have faced.
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.
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Cost of Brand-Name Epilepsy Meds Is Soaring
Managing epilepsy is an increasingly expensive process in the United States, with prices of brand-name anti-seizure drugs nearly quadrupling over... read more →
June 17, 2022
Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Not Linked To Epilepsy In Children
A new study suggests that antidepressant use by mothers during the first trimester of pregnancy does not increase the chances... read more →
June 8, 2022
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
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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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