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Taking a tragic loss and turning it into a way to create awareness about Epilepsy a neurological disorder that touches of the lives of many. Saturday dozens laced up for the first ever Epilepsy Waterloo-Wellington’s Memorial Walk and Run held at Waterloo Park Pavilion in Waterloo. Event and Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer... read more →

Kayla is hoping to raise more than $1,500 today for the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota. Kayla Borman, of Fridley, suffers from epilepsy. She held a lemonade fundraiser on August 3rd to support the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota. At age 17, Kayla Borman has big aspirations: She wants to become a doctor... read more →

They came. They wallowed. They played. And they partied at Kelley-Meyers Park, where a grassy plain was transformed into 32 greasy pits for the Epilepsy Foundation’s Mud Volleyball Tournament. Around 3,000 players and perhaps as many spectators frolicked in and around the slurry, or tailgated in a parking area at... read more →

Disclosing that you have a chronic illness can be tough, and epilepsy is one of the most stigmatized and misunderstood diseases. Now add telling others that you are gay, and you will understand the courage Rick Stevens needed to admit that he is “different” in both ways. He shares how... read more →

Researchers in Germany have developed a technique, which allows them to predict the chances of success for a surgical procedure to treat epilepsy. It could prevent unnecessary surgery. Scientists from the Bonn University Hospital and the Max Planck Institute for neurological research in Cologne have come up with a technique which... read more →

A Southampton doctor is leading a global mission to eradicate the use of ‘witchcraft’ to treat epileptics in one of the world’s poorest countries and give them a chance of leading a normal life. Dr Martin Prevett, a consultant neurologist at Southampton General Hospital, is bringing modern medicines to those... read more →

Although not a mental health problem, epilepsy often has the associated stigma attached to it that we might expect from other mental health issues. While in many first world countries the disorder is recognized and treatable, many countries around the world have problems diagnosing and treating sufferers, whether as a... read more →

Kristina Donald was ignored by by-standers after suffering an intense epileptic seizure at a busy public bus stop. Kristina told yesterday how she was left lying on a busy street for 15 minutes after suffering a severe epileptic seizure – because no one stopped to help her. Kristina, 19, was... read more →

Neuroscientists from the University of Michigan created neurons from the skin of patients with Dravet syndrome (a severe form of epilepsy) and found a putative cause of seizures. The study, published in the journal Annals of Neurology, is the first one that used human, patient-derived neurons and contradicts previous studies... read more →

Inspirational brain tumor survivor, Jay Lynchehaun, has posted a video of himself having a seizure online to raise awareness of brain tumors and epilepsy. The 27-year-old was first diagnosed with a brain tumor in October 2011 and has developed epilepsy as a side effect. Jay, who lives in Read, said:... read more →