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NHS sets new clinical standards in maternity services to “significantly reduce” maternal deaths
Kami Kountcheva | The NHS has set new clinical standards for maternity services around epilepsy care, blood clots, mental health and bleeding after birth, to…
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Mum of four makes London Marathon comeback after seizure
Lisa Greer | An Epilepsy Action London Marathon runner completed the marathon, supported by her husband in his sandals, after having a seizure and being…
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Researchers looking for past participants in pregnancy studies for follow-up
Kami Kountcheva | Researchers are looking for past participants in the NaME and EMPiRE studies to take part in a follow-up study on neuropsychological outcomes…
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Appeal lodged after regulator rejects complaint over phrase ‘verbal epilepsy’
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action has lodged an appeal after the Independent Press Standards Organisation rejected a complaint over The Standard’s use of the phrase…
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Stigma, driving and first aid: seven realities of living with epilepsy highlighted by soaps
Kami Kountcheva | We showcase the aspects of life with epilepsy that the UK’s most well-loved soaps – EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale – have…
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EastEnders storyline highlights filming and posting seizures without consent
Kami Kountcheva | EastEnders reveals who took the video if Nugget having a seizure and how it ended up online, and we share more information…
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Carers to children with epilepsy experience higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression
Kami Kountcheva | Carers to children with epilepsy have poorer sleep and mental health-related quality of life, but support with resilience and sleep could help,…
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Man unable to get his epilepsy medication dies after seizure
Kami Kountcheva | A man died following a seizure after not being able to access his epilepsy medication from his pharmacy. The Charlie Card can…
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New genetic condition discovery explains severe epilepsy in some children
Kami Kountcheva | Manchester researchers have identified a new genetic condition which causes severe neurodevelopmental problems and epilepsy.
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