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Alternative therapies, like medical cannabis, may help people manage their seizures better. They can be included alongside your normal treatment plan.
The Epilepsy Foundation of America is proud to announce the appointment of Courtney Caputo as Chair of the National Board of Directors.
For about 3% of people with epilepsy, exposure to flashing lights at certain intensities or to certain visual patterns can trigger seizures. This condition is known as photosensitive epilepsy.
Infantile spasms are a significant challenge to treating physicians and is a serious epilepsy syndrome affecting young children that need to be identified, diagnosed and managed rapidly in order to ...
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.
Adam wants people with epilepsy to know they’re not alone. Having a support system is key in navigating the journey.
It's finally time to get ready to go off to college. You have lots of questions about how your seizures will affect your college life. Should you tell your roommate and your new friends about the ...
Seizure Action (or Response) Plans are available in English and other languages for all ages and any setting. The seizure action plan and additional forms help you create a plan to manage and respond ...
The Epilepsy Foundation is your unwavering ally on your journey with epilepsy and seizures. The Foundation is a community-based, family-led organization dedicated to improving the lives of all people ...
The Epilepsy Foundation's empowER&D program uses strategic partnerships to improve epilepsy care. The platform collects, analyses, & uses data.
If you're living with epilepsy, there are additional factors to think about with birth control. Certain seizure treatments are affected by birth control and vice versa.
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy occurs from a loss of oxygen that affects blood flow to a baby’s brain. HIE is rare and may cause certain types of seizures.