Jul
06
Phil Abraham had a healthy, normal childhood – until at age 11 he began having recurring seizures that sent him into a spiral of depression and memory loss. Thanks to a simple procedure, Abraham, now 51, is living a drastically better life. READ MORE
Jul
04
Stereotactic laser ablation of the hippocampus (SLAH) may result in fewer cognitive deficits and similar seizure freedom compared with standard resection for the treatment of temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), 2 new studies suggest. "I believe this technique can revolutionize how we approach brain surgery, as long as it continues to...
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Jul
04
Dr. Gary Mathern, professor of pediatric neurosurgery and director of the UCLA Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Program at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA, was honored with the Ambassador for Epilepsy Award by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) at the 30th International Epilepsy Congress in...
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Jul
04
Children with concurrent epilepsy and anxiety have volumetric brain changes similar to those observed in nonepileptic patients with anxiety, new research shows. "Frequently, anxiety in epilepsy is viewed as a result of the unpredictability of seizures and is not treated," Jana Jones, PhD, assistant professor in neuropsychology at the University...
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Jul
02
A lost minute three years ago is something Jeff Klauk can never forget. Behind the wheel as he took his wife and children to a Christmas Eve service in 2010, the former PGA Tour player suffered an epileptic seizure. While his family was safe right after the incident, it was...
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Jul
02
The Epilepsy Center at Texas Children's Hospital has again been recognized by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) as a Level 4 epilepsy center. This designation recognizes the center's ability to care for the most complex epilepsy cases, offering professional expertise and facilities that deliver the highest level of...
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Jul
01
A bill inspired by a Scotch Plains two-year old’s battle with a rare form of epilepsy has gotten through the New Jersey Legislature. The legislation would make it easier for children to receive medical marijuana to treat certain medical conditions. long term loans for bad credit READ MORE
Jul
01
Safety While Cooking The kitchen, with its ovens, burners, and sharp knives is another potentially hazardous area. Adjustments in methods of food preparation, cooking, and cleanup will make the kitchen safer for people with seizures. For example, a man with occasional complex partial seizures does all his food preparation with...
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Jul
01
Safety While Cooking The kitchen, with its ovens, burners, and sharp knives is another potentially hazardous area. Adjustments in methods of food preparation, cooking, and cleanup will make the kitchen safer for people with seizures. For example, a man with occasional complex partial seizures does all his food preparation with...
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Jul
01
Prevention is the best strategy for avoiding seizure-related injuries. Some persons with epilepsy have reported that their dogs are able to "sense" when a seizure is coming and therefore able to reduce their seizure-related injuries. But, how? Upon sensing an oncoming seizure, the dog may respond in a variety of...
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