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Britton Otis’s first-grade teacher noticed something was wrong. Britton worked hard, but her performance didn’t match up. As Britton’s mother, Kim, explained it, her teacher would have to repeat instructions, but it was as if Britton heard them for the first time – “like a blank happened.” Britton spaced out... read more →

The number of Americans with epilepsy is on the rise, with at least 3 million adults and 470,000 children living with the disorder, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. READ MORE

Proud sister Emma Bridewell is hoping people will back her brother's fundraising endeavours as he tries to build a better life for his daughter who suffers from a number of severe medical problems. Her niece Olivia Bridwell, eight, underwent complicated brain surgery a few month ago to try and relieve... read more →

Thomas Joseph “TJ” Joy, the only child born to Joseph and Angela Joy, was a special little boy with special needs resulting from a rare brain malformation called PMG (PolyMicroGyria). PMG causes feeding problems, developmental delays, mental retardation, and epilepsy. READ MORE

Janaye Kearns lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She lived a very adventurous life full of jet-skiing, rock climbing, and other activities. Unfortunately, many of those activities became more difficult after she suffered a traumatic brain injury. Because she started becoming prone to seizures, she was assigned to work with Colt... read more →

A grass-roots community survey is finding a higher number of people with epilepsy than normal congregated in the northwest part of Denver. READ MORE

There is a place back in Monmouth, Oregon that’s filled with college basketball jerseys. All different colors, school names and logos are present on the rotary clothing racks. Although it may look like it - it’s not a department store or an equipment room at a gym. It’s the home... read more →

The former Gophers football coach is back in the Big Ten, trying to pump some life into Rutgers' offense. READ MORE

The classical dancer gets candid about facing personal and external hurdles while trying to pursue her dream. READ MORE

Inside a fourth-floor room of OHSU's neurology wing, a poster board rested across from a patient's bed. On it were pictures, dozens of them, of Bryan Black, 32, wearing basketball jerseys. The first came from Eastern Washington. Another from Ohio State. Portland. Valparaiso. On and on. As recently as March,... read more →