A new study from Orrin Devinsky, MD, of the New York University School of Medicine, suggests that Cannabidiol (CBD) may radically reduce seizures in patients with epilepsy. Dr. Devinsky administered... read more →
It made him move back home to Hickory. It’s why the nurses at the local hospitals know his name. And it’s the reason he spent his Friday morning talking to... read more →
Trumbull teen, Amanda Ferraro, who attends school at the Feroleto Children’s Development Center in town, has been holding a read-a-thon fundraiser throughout the month of November to raise money for... read more →
After numerous trips to the emergency room and the doctor's office, Forrest was prescribed the anti-seizure drug Trileptal. Tanesha said that's when things went from bad to worse. "He would... read more →
Sixteen-year-old Olivia Grego’s bright, warm, bubbly personality fills up any room she’s in. The vivacious teen, a former pageant winner, is eager to talk about school, her passion for special-effects... read more →
Houston-based Cyberonics officials Thursday said the company could begin selling a more innovative version of its nerve-stimulating device to treat epilepsy as early as next spring, pending federal approval. President and... read more →
It was a bittersweet day for Shelby Myers. While the Washington Township, Gloucester County resident said it was hard for her to say goodbye to fellow members of New Jersey's... read more →
As the holiday season approaches and people begin planning their decorations, Cyberonics, Inc. is urging them to maintain the momentum of Epilepsy Awareness Month in November by incorporating purple lights... read more →
People with epilepsy could end up with criminal records because police and prosecutors do not always recognize their condition, a charity has warned. Epilepsy Scotland said people could be arrested... read more →
Gophers football coach Jerry Kill is raving about a video on YouTube. The video shows a boy named Billy, who lives with epilepsy, meeting Coach Kill, his favorite players, and... read more →