How to Help Someone with a Seizure from Epilepsy

First Aid during an epilepsy seizure   It can be very alarming seeing someone undergo an epilepsy seizure, and it can even be quite frightening. However, if an adult is present, there is a lot they can do to make the sufferer more comfortable and even help alleviate the symptoms.   If you do happen [...]

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Major Study in Epilepsy About to Take Place

At the University of California in San Francisco, one of the biggest ever studies into the nature of epilepsy and the management of the condition is about to take place, with 4,000 subjects involved in a major planned study.   Focused entirely on the United Sates initially, the DNA codes and medical histories of patients [...]

Epilepsy and Seizures

Epilepsy and Seizures

The Maxwell family has had a difficult history due to epilepsy. When John and Ann had their son, his first seizure followed when he was just four months old. The difficulties continued from that point on.   The boy is called Muir, and his eventual diagnosis revealed that he had a severe form of Myoclonic [...]

National Doodle Day

National Doodle Day

On Friday 2nd March 2012 National Doodle Day will take place. This fantastic event, organized by a major charity for Epilepsy sufferers, will bring together celebrities and schoolchildren in the fught to get better treatment and raise awareness of epilepsy.   Epilepsy Action is the charity organizing the day, and celebrities and notable figures such [...]

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