In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ve invited our friends at The Hispanic Society for Rare Diseases (Sociedad Hispana de Enfermedades Raras, SHER) to discuss the challenges faced by the Hispanic ...
Some people may find that seizures occur in a pattern or are more likely to occur in certain situations. Sometimes is just by chance, but other times it’s not. Keeping track of any factors that may ...
The risk that a person with epilepsy will be injured during a seizure at home can be greatly reduced by taking some simple safety precautions: Carpet the floors with heavy pile and thick underpadding.
William B. Svoboda, MD, is a retired pediatric neurologist. He is the founder and former Director of Via Christi Epilepsy Center of Wichita, Kansas. This series of articles about the effects of ...
Doctors face special challenges when treating children with epilepsy because of the limited data available to help determine the best use of medications for children of different ages with various ...
Epilepsy Foundation introduces new mission & vision statements at National Leadership Conference.The new statements guide the foundation’s 2025-2028 strategic plan.
The Epilepsy Research Ambassador Program is designed for people living with epilepsy or connected to people with epilepsy, to provide access to information about how new therapies come to market, and ...
Self-nomination Form Instructions (please read thoroughly): The Teens Speak Up! & Public Policy Institute (TSU) is one of the Epilepsy Foundation of America's signature advocacy initiatives, bringing ...
This support group is for those living with epilepsy between the ages of 18 and 35 to meet others like them, make connections, and find support.
This virtual support group is open to adults, parents and caregivers. It provides a place to share experiences, provide encouragement and offer support through the epilepsy journey. The group meets on ...