Dr. Jacqueline French Talks About the Importance of the National Walk for Epilepsy
Epilepsy News From: Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Dr. Jacqueline French, chief scientific officer of the Epilepsy Foundation, talked with Stevie Bridgewaters of Entercom Radio DC last weekend about epilepsy, seizures, and the upcoming National Walk for Epilepsy.
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About Epilepsy and Seizures
- What is epilepsy?
- What are seizures?
- What happens during a seizure?
- What are the different types of seizures?
- Is there an epilepsy gene?
- How is epilepsy treated? Does epilepsy go away or is it controlled with medicine?
- Why is it important to know what to do when you are with someone who is having a seizure?
- How serious are seizures?
Why is it important to know that there are different types of seizures?
“The reason that I think it’s important for you and all of us to be talking about this is because there is an enormous gap where people may experience these smaller types of seizures,” said Dr. French. “They may not be aware because nobody talks about these smaller things being possible seizures. They can go on for months to years without being diagnosed until the person has one of the bigger convulsive seizures. We want to get to people before that happens. So, awareness is very important!”
About the National Walk for Epilepsy
- When and where is the National Walk for Epilepsy?
- What will happen at the National Walk for Epilepsy?
- Who are some of the special guests who will be at the National Walk for Epilepsy?
Why is the National Walk for Epilepsy important?
“Unfortunately, there are [many] people who will not get control of their seizures [with current treatments]. And for them, life is very difficult,” said Dr. French. “That is one of the reasons we are having the Walk in Washington, to remember those people and to keep trying to find new therapies to help those people.”
National Walk for Epilepsy
April 14, 2018
7:00 a.m. to Noon
National Mall, Washington, D.C.
walkforepilepsy.org
Support the National Walk for Epilepsy by making a donation now!
Reviewed Date
Tuesday, April 10, 2018