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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Big brother, nine, writes adorable child-friendly 'what to do in an emergency' guide for his epilepsy-sufferer little sister, five

A nine-year-old boy has put together an adorable child-friendly 'what to do in an emergency guide' for his five-year-old sister who suffers from epilepsy. When asked about Theodor's emergency guide, his mother Danielle said: 'Theodor has witnessed several of his sister's seizures and it was quite scary for him, so going through the steps helped him understand how to act …

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1 month ago

Hollyoaks star shares horrifying health scare that came 'out of nowhere' and leaves her 'unable to shower or be alone'

Daily Mail

Hollyoaks star Ellie Henry has revealed she had a terrifying setback in her battle with epilepsy. The actress, who played Freya Calder in the Channel 4 soap, experienced a seizure 'out of nowhere' which has left her unable to shower, walk her dog, or be in the house alone. Hollyoaks star Ellie Henry has revealed she had a terrifying setback …

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1 month ago

Adults grow new brain cells – and these neurons are key to learning by listening

Raw Story

Your brain can still make new neurons when you’re an adult. However, whether the absence of new neurons contributes to the cognitive challenges patients with these neurological disorders face is unknown. But in humans, the technical challenges of identifying and analyzing new neurons in adult brains, combined with their rarity, had led scientists to doubt their significance to brain function. …

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1 month ago

Epilepsy: Causes, risks and tips to live seizure-free

Hindustan Times

Epilepsy is a serious neurological disorder that can severely impact daily life as if it is left unmanaged, it may lead to life-threatening complications. Here's how to take control and protect your life In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Vishwanathan Iyer, Neurosurgeon at Zynova Shalby Hospital in Mumbai, shared, “Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that negatively affects an individual’s …

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1 month ago

Epilepsy fails NDIS funding criteria because it's not considered a disability, and these families are suffering

ABC

Adeline Hanna is a playful little girl with a cheerful sense of humour. Jessamy Eccles has been battling to get NDIS funding for her daughter Adeline, who has epilepsy. Melanie Ridout says everything has changed for her family now that her son Leo, who has epilepsy and autism, has finally received NDIS funding. Funding delays cause problems Epilepsy Foundation general …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Epilepsy 101: What Patients and Caregivers Need to Know

LA Times

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, causing recurring seizures that can vary widely in intensity and frequency. XCOPRI can have serious side effects including serious allergic reaction which may affect organs and other parts of your body like the liver or blood cells. XCOPRI may cause problems that affect your nervous system, including dizziness, trouble …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Epilepsy Can't Be Attributed To Service In Navy As It Occurs Periodically And Could Be Dormant At Other Times', Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition

Live Law

A Division Bench of Delhi High Court comprising Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur dismissed an appeal wherein a Navy Officer sought disability pension based on the claim that his medical condition was attributable to his service in the navy. The Officer was invalidated after the detection of the medical condition which was not disputed, however, the Court held that …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Epilepsy Can't Be Attributed To Service In Navy As It Occurs Periodically And Could Be Dormant At Other Times', Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition

Live Law

A Division Bench of Delhi High Court comprising Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur dismissed an appeal wherein a Navy Officer sought disability pension based on the claim that his medical condition was attributable to his service in the navy. The Officer was invalidated after the detection of the medical condition which was not disputed, however, the Court held that …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Living With Epilepsy — Ways To Manage Seizures And Improve Quality of Life

ABP News

Dr Divya Nagabushana Epilepsy affects an estimated 50 million people worldwide, making it one of the most common neurological disorders. However, with the right strategies and a strong support system, many individuals with epilepsy can successfully manage their condition and lead fulfilling lives. There are various approaches to managing seizures, improving quality of life, and creating a supportive environment, empowering …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

I couldn't afford to take my children to Disneyland during school holidays - so I went without them

Daily Mail

A mother went to Disneyland without her children because she couldn't afford to take them in the school holidays. Sarah Reid, 44, has always wanted to go to the theme park in California and decided to go during her children's term times. Mother-of-two Sarah, an author and fundraiser, from Bristol, said ahead of the trip: 'It's going to be the …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Demon Face Identity Crisis

Deccan Chronicle

If you’ve seen the portraits painted by Spanish painter Pablo Picasso or Irish artist Francis Bacon, then you may perhaps find it easy to understand Prosopometamorphopsia. “PMO is typically triggered by neurological conditions such as migraines, epilepsy, brain injuries, or lesions in the visual processing areas, particularly in the fusiform gyrus” explains Dr. G M Khan, M.S, D. Orth, M.Ch. …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

She got seizures at 17 months old. So her dad wrote a musical about epilepsy and empathy

LA Times

In March 1998, Ben Decter drove from Los Angeles to Tijuana to get medicine for his 17-month-old daughter, Addie. I was like, there’s something here, we just have to figure out how to dramatize this.” Ben Decter and Kristin Hanggi created the new musical “It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price!” Mission accomplished. “I hope that anyone who sees this, whether …

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2 months ago

Girl, nine, drowned in the bath after suffering a seizure when her mother went to find her favourite toy, inquest hears

Daily Mail

A nine-year-old girl drowned in the bath while her mother went downstairs to search for her favourite toy, an inquest has heard. The inquest at Pontypridd coroners' court heard how Ms Myerscough had popped downstairs for no more than five minutes to grab Mia-Ann's favourite toy. Mia-Ann Myerscough, from Bridgend, Wales, died on September 13, 2021, after she was found …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Neurology Conference in Visakhapatnam: Research and Expert Lectures

The Hindu

The National Neurology Conference (IANCON-2024) is underway in Visakhapatnam. The conference features research paper presentations and expert lectures on various neurological topics. Dr. Rajesh Nair gave a lecture on sudden unexplained death in epilepsy patients, while Dr. Debashish Chowdhury delivered a presidential Oration on migraine headache. Dr. Hannah Monyer from Germany gave an oration on inhibitory neurons control on neuronal …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Mother who lost only child to rare condition says she only learnt about it from death certificate

The Independent

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4 months ago

Daily epilepsy drug could reduce loud snoring for millions, study shows

The Independent

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vigyan Yuva awardee Jitendra K Sahu: Tackling childhood epilepsy

Hindustan Times

Dr Jitendra K Sahu of PGIMER, Chandigarh, one of the recipients of this year’s Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awards in Medicine, is recognised globally for his expertise in the field of infantile spasms. How I do it My team has studied and shed light on the genetic landscape of infantile spasms and Dravet syndrome, both of which are severe …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Viktorija Senkute, a former UCF rower with epilepsy, wins Lithuania’s first medal in Paris

Associated Press

VAIRES-SUR-MARNE, France — A former University of Central Florida rower with epilepsy who won Lithuania’s first medal at the Paris Olympics on Saturday hopes her achievement will help motivate others with the disorder. “This is insane, I still feel like I’m dreaming,” Senkute said. This unites so many countries, so many people.” Senkute said she wants to use her Olympic …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Study examines how rare gene mutation causes epilepsy

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, A rare genetic mutation has been found to cause "uninterrupted" flow of sodium into brain cells, leading to epilepsy in infants, according to a study. HT Image The finding can help in treating epilepsy patients by synthesis of drugs capable of modifying the functioning of the sodium channels, the researchers said. "In healthy individuals, this cellular gate briefly …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

University of Florida president Ben Sasse is resigning after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy

Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. — University of Florida president Ben Sasse, a controversial pick almost two years ago when he was named to lead one of the top public universities in the U.S., plans to leave his position to focus on taking care of his family after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy. Asked Friday to describe Sasse’s legacy at the school, …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cat Deeley apology: This Morning host Cat Deeley says seizure joke was ‘light-hearted comment’ after viewer backlash

The Independent

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

This Morning bosses ordered Cat Deeley to apologise live on air for 'seizure' dance joke because they are 'desperate to avoid any more controversy' on scandal-hit show, insiders claim

Daily Mail

This Morning bosses ordered Cat Deeley to apologise after she sparked a backlash with her seizure joke on Monday's show because they are 'desperate to avoid any more controversy', insiders have claimed. This Morning viewers have backed Cat Deeley after she was forced to apologise over a joke made during Monday's show Cat apologised for making the gag in which …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

This Morning viewers back Cat Deeley and say it's 'ridiculous' she was forced to apologise for joking she was 'having a seizure' during a dance

Daily Mail

This Morning viewers have backed Cat Deeley after she was forced to apologise over a joke made during Monday's show. The remark sparked backlash from charity The Epilepsy Society, who noted that seizures are 'no laughing matter' Fans were quick to defend Cat, noting that she 'didn't mean any harm' and the backlash was 'a bit of an overreaction' 'Please …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

From one Rangers captain to another: Jacob Trouba earns NHL’s Mark Messier Leadership Award

Associated Press

NEW YORK — From one former New York Rangers to a current one, Jacob Trouba was selected as the winner of the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award, the league announced on Tuesday. The award winner is selected personally by Messier and presented since 2007 to a player who “exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice, …

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Big brother, nine, writes adorable child-friendly 'what to do in an emergency' guide for his epilepsy-sufferer little sister, five

Hollyoaks star shares horrifying health scare that came 'out of nowhere' and leaves her 'unable to shower or be alone'

Adults grow new brain cells – and these neurons are key to learning by listening

Epilepsy: Causes, risks and tips to live seizure-free

Epilepsy fails NDIS funding criteria because it's not considered a disability, and these families are suffering

Epilepsy 101: What Patients and Caregivers Need to Know

'Epilepsy Can't Be Attributed To Service In Navy As It Occurs Periodically And Could Be Dormant At Other Times', Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition

'Epilepsy Can't Be Attributed To Service In Navy As It Occurs Periodically And Could Be Dormant At Other Times', Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition

Living With Epilepsy — Ways To Manage Seizures And Improve Quality of Life

I couldn't afford to take my children to Disneyland during school holidays - so I went without them

Demon Face Identity Crisis

She got seizures at 17 months old. So her dad wrote a musical about epilepsy and empathy

Girl, nine, drowned in the bath after suffering a seizure when her mother went to find her favourite toy, inquest hears

Neurology Conference in Visakhapatnam: Research and Expert Lectures

Mother who lost only child to rare condition says she only learnt about it from death certificate

Daily epilepsy drug could reduce loud snoring for millions, study shows

Vigyan Yuva awardee Jitendra K Sahu: Tackling childhood epilepsy

Viktorija Senkute, a former UCF rower with epilepsy, wins Lithuania’s first medal in Paris

Study examines how rare gene mutation causes epilepsy

University of Florida president Ben Sasse is resigning after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy

Cat Deeley apology: This Morning host Cat Deeley says seizure joke was ‘light-hearted comment’ after viewer backlash

This Morning bosses ordered Cat Deeley to apologise live on air for 'seizure' dance joke because they are 'desperate to avoid any more controversy' on scandal-hit show, insiders claim

This Morning viewers back Cat Deeley and say it's 'ridiculous' she was forced to apologise for joking she was 'having a seizure' during a dance

From one Rangers captain to another: Jacob Trouba earns NHL’s Mark Messier Leadership Award