Epilepsy Foundation of America
Dr. Michael Privitera talked about the SMILE Study on stress and epilepsy at the American Epilepsy Society's 2014 Annual Meeting. Learn about the study in a video you can find here: http://www.epilepsy.com/learn/triggers-seizures/stress-and-epilepsy It’s hard to know exactly how often stress triggers seizures, since stress means something different to everyone. It’s also hard to judge how much of an effect stress has on a person. Stress and Epilepsy | Epilepsy Foundation
Epilepsy Foundation of America
The Epilepsy Foundation along with Lundbeck is displaying artwork from our Studio E art therapy program at the American Epilepsy Society's annual meeting. Stay turned as we share some of this work, as well as the exciting results from a recent study of the program. Learn more about the conference here - http://bit.ly/1uAC2bc.
Epilepsy Foundation of America
Yesterday we were very happy to hear reports about the progress of two epilepsy pipeline projects: Visualase (Medtronic's minimally invasive surgical option for the treatment of seizures) and Embrace (Empatica's wearable seizure detector and alerting device). Both of these exciting projects are making a difference in the lives of people with epilepsy now.
- Learn more about Visualase at http://bit.ly/1zzIfru
- Learn more about Empatica at http://bit.ly/1w1S02r
- Support the Embrace Indiegogo campaign and you can also help a child with epilepsy. Due to the generosity of a group of donors, the first 4,000 Embrace devices purchased through the Indiegogo campaign before December 25th will be matched 1 for 1, loaded with the seizure detector app, and distributed by the Epilepsy Foundation to families in need. http://bit.ly/1q2wGsW
Epilepsy Foundation of America
#DareTo Say Epilepsy. Many people with seizures are comfortable with saying they live with epilepsy. But, a recent survey shows that many doctors are telling people they have seizures or seizure disorders before they say they have epilepsy – if they say it at all. This has to change to help end misconceptions about a condition that affects more people than autism, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis -- combined. When doctors don’t say “epilepsy,” patients are prevented from quickly finding the best information or community connections. www.epilepsy.com/professionals
Epilepsy Foundation of America
We are pleased to present the first video in the Epilepsy.com Ask the Expert series, “Spotlight on Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome”! This video addresses Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS). More videos are planned after the new year. http://bit.ly/15RfUUO We are pleased to present the first video in the Epilepsy.com Ask the Expert series, “Spotlight on Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome”! This video addresses Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS). More videos are planned after the new year. #DareTo Ask and Connect: A Spotlight on Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome | Epilepsy Foundation
Epilepsy Foundation of America
Not all seizures are caused by abnormal brain electrical discharges. Psychological distress can cause a Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizure. Learn more about PNES through this short, informative article to understand the difference. http://bit.ly/1uhlnZC. Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) are an uncomfortable topic, one which is difficult for both patients and healthcare professionals to discuss as well as treat, and yet it is estimated that PNES are diagnosed in 20 to 30% of patients seen at epilepsy centers for intractable seizures. The Truth about Psychogenic NonEpileptic Seizures | Epilepsy Foundation
Epilepsy Foundation of America
We will be lighting a candle on December 14th in honor of those lost to epilepsy. You can find more ways to help cope during the holidays at http://www.epilepsy.com/article/2014/12/coping-holiday-grief
Epilepsy Foundation of America
The COPE Study will compare attention, processing speed, and memory effects of different medications in children who develop epilepsy related to a single area of the brain, also called focal epilepsy. Learn more about the study and how to enroll at http://www.epilepsy.com/article/2014/12/pediatric-epilepsy-study-opportunity.