Epilepsy Action fundraiser award 2019 - Bob Sutcliffe
The Epilepsy Action fundraiser award 2019 goes to Bob Sutcliffe.
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Mum set to go on hunger strike for cannabis treatment
The mum of a boy with severe epilepsy is set to go on hunger strike until the government funds cannabis treatment.
Dyson design award goes to seizure protection device
A new seizure protection device has won an international design award and could provide a safer environment for people who experience seizures.
Zebrafish provide vital clues for researchers on generalised seizures
Professor Emre Yaksi from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, working with researchers from the University of Dresden, has published research on epileptic seizures in zebrafish. The fish is often used for studying how the human brain works.
Repeated febrile convulsions linked to epilepsy
A new study from Aarhus University in Denmark has found that febrile convulsions can result in a higher risk of developing epilepsy later in life. Febrile convulsions are convulsions experienced by children with a high body temperature or fever caused by illness.
Better seizure control with ketogenic diet in infants
Young children with epilepsy due to genetic causes respond better to ketogenic diet treatment compared to people with other types of epilepsy. This is according to a review of cases across 10 years at a Chicago hospital in the US. The results were published in Scientific Reports in June 2019.
Epilepsy Action volunteer award 2019 - Simon Privett
The Epilepsy Action volunteer award 2019 goes to Simon Privett, who is involved with several coffee and chat groups in the South West of England.
Epilepsy Action local group award 2019 - Truro support group
The Epilepsy Action Award for Local Group goes to the wonderful Truro support group.
Epilepsy Action primary school award 2019 - Puss Bank School and Nursery
This year’s primary school award is going to Puss Bank School and Nursery for their support of pupil Claire, aged nine. Claire has epilepsy.
Epilepsy Action fundraising team award 2019 - M&S Simply Food, Guiseley
The fundraising of the M&S Guiseley Simply Food store has won them the Epilepsy Action fundraising team award 2019.