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The Epilepsy Foundation New Mexico provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of epilepsy experts, ...
What we call epilepsy is not just one disorder. The epilepsies are a diverse group of disorders, with some shared features and some that are distinctly different. A classification system provides us ...
At the age of 9, I became 1 in 26. My journey began unexpectedly at an out-of-state diving meet, where I woke up surrounded by paramedics. From that moment on, my life shifted into a whirlwind of EEGs ...
This 8 ½ x 11 poster contains first aid information for managing seizures for a person in a wheelchair and when to call for help.
The Epilepsy Foundation Nebraska provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of epilepsy experts, EFN ...
Law enforcement and public safety officers may encounter people who are confused, behaving inappropriately, having difficulty understanding commands, or unable to talk. These actions may be symptoms ...
Whether your epilepsy treatment is a success or a failure often depends on whom you ask. Your doctor may judge it by the numbers: How many seizures do you have if you take so many milligrams of ...
My journey began at eight years old, when I was diagnosed with Sunflower Syndrome, a rare type of nonconvulsive epilepsy. My seizures were often triggered by bright, flashing lights, along with ...
There are a variety of assistance programs available for people living with epilepsy. If you are struggling with medication costs or travel to appointments, you may be eligible for an epilepsy ...
The Epilepsy Foundation is pleased to be able to offer the Epilepsy Travel Assistance Fund (the “Travel Fund”) in partnership with SK Life Sciences, Inc. This program will be offered soon. (Unsure ...
The 118 undersigned organizations – representing people living with epilepsy; caregivers and loved ones; physicians, care providers, and epilepsy centers; epilepsy researchers; and others – are united ...
Earlier this year, board members of the Epilepsy Therapy Project shared their perspectives on the unmet medical needs for people with epilepsy. These experts and many others help scientists see where ...