A presentation from Gowers Award-winning researcher Rebecca Cleary (UK) underscores the importance of early surgical intervention. In a session at the 10th European Congress on Epileptology, Ms Cleary discussed its role in preventing the development of long-term psychiatric problems in people with epilepsy.
An excellent debate took place this morning at the International League Against Epilepsy's 10th European Congress on Epileptology. Organised by drug manufacturer Eisai, the debate was entitled Should we treat mood over seizures in people with epilepsy?
Laura Bennett is Epilepsy Action’s individual giving and membership manager. She outlines a new Epilepsy Action partnership that helps take care of loved ones when you’re gone
Epilepsy Action’s Clare Blunt updates you on how Epilepsy Action can help you celebrate the holidays with festive fun and very glad tidings
Rolandic epilepsy (RE) is a common childhood epilepsy in which seizures involve the mouth and face. It is also known as Benign Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes (BECTS). Many children with this condition also have difficulties with attention, language and speech. These problems are not very well understood at the moment.
Your favourite epilepsy magazine is changing – welcome to the online edition, for new articles, interviews, news and reviews all the time! Peter Fox explains
Local services manager Marie Edgar outlines her vision for a new kind of event. It offers advice and information – and free time to meet other people with epileps y. The event takes place over an entire weekend – giving you a taste of hostelling
Graeme Richardson is one of many people who took part in the Jane Tomlinson Walk for All 2012. He tells Peter Fox about his life with epilepsy – and why he feels a spot of exercise is just the ticket
A UK-wide survey of people with epilepsy has revealed that many fear leaving the house in case they have a seizure in public. The research was carried out by the epilepsy charity Quarriers and published in a special report in May.
National Manager for local services Helen Murray-Sharpe describes this summer’s hottest epilepsy event – Epilepsy Action on the beach!
