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SUDEP deaths doubled in pregnant and one-year post-natal women with epilepsy, report says
A “concerning doubling” in maternal deaths due to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) was seen between 2016-18 compared to 2013-15, a new report has shown.
More epilepsy medicines linked to birth defects if taken during pregnancy
Several epilepsy medicines carry risks when taken in pregnancy, a review, published today by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), has found.
Deputy chief executive retires after 19 years
After 19 years of service as the deputy chief executive of Epilepsy Action, Simon Wigglesworth will retire at the end of this year.
TikTok to unveil new feature to protect people with photosensitive epilepsy
Social media platform TikTok is adding a new feature to protect people with photosensitive epilepsy from landing on content that could trigger a seizure.
New game Cyberpunk 2077 could trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy
New game Cyberpunk 2077, out today, contains flashing images which could trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy.
New Sheffield study to compare remote and face-to-face seizure clinics
Epilepsy Action and Epilepsy Research UK are jointly funding a new research project comparing remote and face-to-face seizure clinic consultations.
Step Together report aims to help improve services for people with epilepsy and learning disabilities
New guidance to improve epilepsy treatment for people with learning disabilities was launched in November 2020.
Open letter urges PM to improve access to cannabis-based medicines
The families of the campaign End Our Pain have written an open letter to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ask for his support with cannabis-based medicine prescriptions.