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Epilepsy Foundation of America As we continue our discussion on psychogenic nonepileptic events with Dr. Selim Benbadis and Dr. Lorna Myers, we are focusing on how to respond to these events and how to find help http://bit.ly/1DWnGem This week learn more about psychogenic nonepileptic events from Dr. Selim Benbadis and Dr. Lorna Myers. Our experts focus on how to respond to these events and how to find help. [scald=13926:sdl_editor_representation] Learn more about psychogenic nonepiletic seizures and watch parts 1 and 2 of t… Ask the Experts: Spotlight on Nonepileptic Events | Epilepsy Foundation
Epilepsy Foundation of America USA Today tells the story of Cheryl Castle who lives with epilepsy; her seizures could happen up to 42 times in 3 hours but her life soon chanced. After numerous attempts with medication Cheryl had surgery to have a device called Neuropace implanted. Read the full article and how it changed her life http://usat.ly/18vVyly and learn more about responsive neurostimulation at http://bit.ly/1axrtCI A new device offers a promising option for most challenging cases of epilepsy. New high-tech device offers hope for epilepsy patients
Epilepsy Foundation of America Dravet Syndrome is a rare genetic epileptic encephalopathy that is commonly misdiagnosed. It begins in the first year of life in an otherwise healthy infant and seizures generally start within the first year of life. #DareTo Discover more about Dravet Syndrome at http://bit.ly/1MZPAci What is Dravet Syndrome? Dravet Syndrome is a rare genetic epileptic encephalopathy (dysfunction of the brain). It begins in the first year of life in an otherwise healthy infant. Prior to 1989, this syndrome was known as epilepsy with polymorphic seizures, polymorphic epilepsy in infancy (PMEI) or… Dravet Syndrome | Epilepsy Foundation
Epilepsy Foundation of America What is VNS Therapy? How well does VNS Therapy work? What are common side effects of VNS? Dr. Koubeiss answers these question and more in one of this week's newsletter articles. http://bit.ly/1LQYUMe
Epilepsy Foundation of America Due to the generosity of a group of donors, 1,500 Embrace watches loaded with the seizure detector app have been donated to the Epilepsy Foundation for distribution to families in need. Learn how to apply for a donated Embrace watch now at www.epilepsy.com/embrace-application Embrace was designed by Empatica. Embrace is a watch that looks great on anyone. It can track your activity, stress and overall balance. It is designed to bring a better lifestyle to people that live with epilepsy: they get an alert when an unusual event happens, like a convulsive seizure, warning them and their loved ones. Applications Now Being Accepted for the Embrace Watch | Epilepsy Foundation
Epilepsy Foundation of America Calling all athletes! Join Athletes vs. Epilepsy for one of these fun upcoming events: the ASICS LA Marathon on March 15, TD Five Boro Bike Tour on May 3, California Classic Century Ride on May 16, or Spokane Hoopfest on June 27 and 28. Help raise awareness and funds to support new therapies research and programs that serve people with epilepsy. Learn more at www.epilepsy.com/athletesvsepilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation is dedicated to making sure that people with epilepsy and seizures can experience all that life has to offer. Athletes vs. Epilepsy™ affirms this positive message and embodies it through... Athletes vs Epilepsy | Epilepsy Foundation

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