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Patients having seizures, cardiac arrest and dying in hospital corridors – RCN report
Kami Kountcheva | People are having seizures, medical procedures and nursing care in corridors, storerooms and even toilets in UK hospitals says a new report…
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Spring 2025 COVID-19 booster targets older adults and immunosuppressed
Kami Kountcheva | People with epilepsy will not be automatically eligible for the Spring 2025 COVID-19 booster, according to the UK government.
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Cannabis: Families forced to break law to “save children’s lives”
Kami Kountcheva | A new report by Medcan Family Foundation reveals 382 UK families are taking a “last resort” and sourcing illegal cannabis products to…
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Man dies after pharmacy sends ‘IOU’ for epilepsy medication – inquest
Kami Kountcheva | Senior coroner warns “future deaths will occur unless action is taken”, after aninquest into the death of a man whose pharmacy sent…
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Electronic health records track fall in sodium valproate use – study
Kami Kountcheva | A new study has used national level electronic health records to track use of sodium valproate in men and women across England…
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King’s 2025 Honours List recognises Honorary President of Epilepsy Action
Kami Kountcheva | Honorary President of Epilepsy Action, Baroness Margaret Ford of Cunningham OBE, has been named on the King’s New Year Honours List 2025.
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Blood pressure medication could reduce risk of epilepsy after stroke
Kami Kountcheva | A blood pressure medication could help prevent post-stroke epilepsy (PSE), according to new research.
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UK government launches new Neuro Forum
Kami Kountcheva | The UK government has launched the first ever Neuro Forum to address gaps in treatment care in neurology.
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Epilepsy Action chief exec steps down after 37 years
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action chief executive, Philip Lee, has stepped down after more than 37 years at the organisation.