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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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.
Genetic Link between alzheimer’s disease and Epilepsy
Epilepsy linked to increased risk of alzheimer's disease. READ MORE
May 28, 2023
Portage family raising money for service dog after daughter’s rare epilepsy diagnosis
A Portage family is raising money for a service dog, hoping it helps their daughter’s rare epilepsy diagnosis. READ MORE
May 24, 2023
Minnesota schools add seizure safety measures to help children with epilepsy
The "Seizure Smart Schools" requirements approved by the Legislature are aimed at raising awareness about seizure first aid. READ MORE
May 2, 2023
Through managing an epileptic seizure disorder, Mika Ikemori earns Divison I tennis scholarship
"I was so impressed with that, it never crossed my mind not to recruit her." READ MORE
March 22, 2023
Had the Last Laugh: How Kochi Doctors Used Robot, Radio Frequency Waves to Treat 12-Yr-Old’s Epilepsy
No one wanted to be friends with Aryan (name changed), a 12-year-old school-going boy. The reason was his uncontrolled laughter.... read more →
February 24, 2023
Fear of Public Spaces Is Common in People With Epilepsy
Many adults with epilepsy have agoraphobia, or a fear of public places, new research suggests. READ MORE
January 30, 2023
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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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