November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Many people may already be aware of the condition from its prevalence in medical dramas, but that portrayal is often exaggerated and does not fully encapsulate ...
Every November since 1969, organizations across the country have sought to break the stigma surrounding epilepsy by celebrating Epilepsy Awareness Month. Throughout the month, advocates aim to provide ...
That is why the Epilepsy Foundation Long Island is urging every resident to take an hour this month to become certified in seizure safety first aid. Trainings are free, easy to access and provide the ...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Local experts say epilepsy is not a condition to be afraid of. Piedmont Columbus Regional pediatric neurologist Pierre Fequiere treats patients with epilepsy every day and knows ...
Witnessing someone have a seizure can be frightening. There are many causes of seizures − epilepsy and other diseases or infections, abnormal blood sugars, withdrawal from drugs or alcohol and even ...
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder structured into syndromes. This chronic non-communicable brain ailment can affect people of all ages and can be developed at any time of their life. Our brains ...
MADISON (WKOW) -- Joey's Song is an annual event to support the fight against epilepsy and this year, it's growing. The Joey's Song Freezing Man Festival will be a multi-day event, January 8-11. It ...
Epilepsy, a brain disorder that causes seizures, affects approximately two million people in the United States. Seizure safety and first aid training is available to help minimize the impact of ...
WAYNE COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - The Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia hosted an event Thursday in Wayne County. The goal of this event was to teach seizure first aid training to local school staff. For many ...
Epilepsy is a common neurological condition which leads to seizures. It affects millions of people in the United States and tens-of-millions worldwide. It’s important to know what epilepsy is, how to ...