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  • EPILEPSY
    • Living With Epilepsy
      • About Epilepsy
      • Diagnosis
      • Epilepsy Myths
      • Facts & Statistics
      • First Aid
      • Glossary
      • Medication Safety
      • Patient Assistance
      • Questions & Answers
      • Questions To Ask Your Doctor
      • Seizure Triggers
      • Treatment Options
    • Types of Epilepsy
      • Benign Rolandic Epilepsy
      • Dravet Syndrome
      • Frontal Lobe Epilepsy
      • Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
      • Landau-Kleffner Syndrome (LKS)
      • Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
      • Myoclonic Astatic Epilepsy (Doose Syndrome)
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      • Occipital Lobe Epilepsy
      • Parietal Lobe Epilepsy
      • Rasmussen’s Syndrome
      • Sturge-Weber Syndrome
      • Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
    • Types of Seizures
      • Absence Seizures (Petit Mal)
      • Atonic Seizures (Drop Attacks)
      • Clonic Seizures
      • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
      • Epileptic or Infantile Spasms
      • Myoclonic Seizures
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Service Dogs Lead to Fewer Seizures in Resistant Epilepsy

Working with a trained service dog is associated with fewer seizures in patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy, new research shows. READ MORE
  • March 14, 2024
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A Legacy Beyond the Screen: Cameron Boyce’s Tragic Death Ignites a Crusade for Epilepsy Awareness

Explore how Cameron Boyce's tragic passing shed light on SUDEP and the importance of epilepsy awareness. READ MORE
  • March 7, 2024
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All in the family: One family’s shared link to epilepsy and fight for answers

Laura and Christopher share the same genetic mutation that causes seizures READ MORE
  • February 19, 2024
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Childhood illness threatened Bryce Cotton’s life, but set him on a path to basketball glory

Bryce Cotton was diagnosed with epilepsy as a child, preventing him from playing many contact sports. READ MORE
  • February 8, 2024
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How a tiny implant can stop seizures from happening

For Kate Faulkner, who was diagnosed with epilepsy in her early 20s, the fear of having a catastrophic seizure is ever-present. READ MORE
  • January 30, 2024
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Holiday Lights & Epilepsy: Triggers to Look Out For

It’s the season for holiday festivities, including holiday lights and light shows. But did you know that holiday light displays can sometimes trigger seizures in those with epilepsy? READ MORE
  • December 12, 2023
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Brooke Shields reveals she had a grand mal seizure

Brooke Shields has revealed she recently experienced a seizure, a medical event that sent her to the hospital, which she hadn't previously spoken about publicly until now. READ MORE
  • November 2, 2023
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Cat who has seizures adopted after 2 years by someone with epilepsy

A cat who has seizures was adopted from a shelter after two years by a person who has epilepsy. READ MORE
  • September 29, 2023
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How Live Viola Music Calms Epilepsy Patients

A recent study reveals that listening to live improvisatory viola music helps patients. READ MORE
  • September 5, 2023
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12 Reasons Dogs Have Seizures and Ways to Help Them

It can be scary when your dog has a seizure, and difficult to keep calm. If your dog just seized and you’re waiting on a veterinary appointment, you may be... read more →
  • August 1, 2023
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65 million - Number of people worldwide with epilepsy
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