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“Fit and healthy” footballer died of SUDEP, inquest rules
Kami Kountcheva | Inquest finds that 27-year-old footballer Emily Wilcock died of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) days after stopping her medication.
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Olivia Colman launches one-of-a-kind merch with Epilepsy Action to raise funds
Kami Kountcheva | Olivia Colman launches merchandise with Epilepsy Action to help raise vital funds for epilepsy.
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A New Option for Epilepsy Treatment: UK’s First EASEE® Implant
Precisis | More information about the EASEE® implant for focal epilepsy.
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Link between gabapentin and dementia – study
Kami Kountcheva | New US study finds link between gabapentin use and a higher risk of dementia.
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Trial investigating long-term VNS effectiveness launches
Kami Kountcheva | A new, seven-year project from the University of Liverpool will investigate the long-term effectiveness of VNS in refractory epilepsy.
Features
Valproate redress – five years on, still waiting
Kami Kountcheva | Three women, Becci Smart, Susan Jamison and Susan Cole describe what life has been like for their families affected by the valproate…
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PIP U-turn in welfare bill shortly before it is voted in by Parliament
Kami Kountcheva | Parliament has passed the government’s welfare bill after another big U-turn on PIP, meaning no changes will be made to this benefit…
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PIP safe for current claimants after government welfare bill concession
Kami Kountcheva | The government has made a concession on its welfare bill, which means current PIP claimants won’t be affected by the changes to…
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Neuro Survey reveals financial and mental health struggles in epilepsy
Kami Kountcheva | The My Neuro Survey has found a lack of access to mental health services and financial struggles among people with epilepsy.
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