There is a new study being done on the NeuroPace implant for epilepsy. This device aids in sensing seizures through small leads or wires placed where the seizures begin. The system works continually, reading the brain’s electrical activity. If something out of the ordinary happens, such as the onset of

In an interview with Dr. Martha Morrell, Chief Medical Officer for Neuropace and Professor of Neurology at Stanford University, she talks about RNS treatment for seizures and says the unit was designed for people who have partial onset seizures. She says the system was developed to sense seizures through small

Epilepsy safety should be a concern for anyone who experiences seizures. A goal for anyone with epilepsy should be to live life as fully as possible, while knowing there are simple ways to increase safety when having a seizure. Special care should always be taken when around water, including bathtubs.

If you are concerned about your epilepsy and employment, there are some things that you should know. There is two times an increase in unemployment rates among those with epilepsy, but it does not need to be that way. A person with epilepsy can be productive at a lot of

Epilepsy and driving can sometimes be a dangerous mix. For many, driving is not just a convenience; driving can mean freedom, independence, and economic self sufficiency. While many people with epilepsy are able to drive, it is important to keep in mind some statistics. Between 5-10% of Americans crash a

Mothers of children with epilepsy came together to found CURE (Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy) in 1998. This non-profit organization is dedicated to finding a cure for epilepsy. The parents who started this organization were frustrated with their children having seizures and the many side effects of medication. Some

There is a new epilepsy center at the Trinity Mother Frances Hospital which is specially focused on those with epilepsy. Epilepsy is a chronic seizure disorder that affects over 50 million people worldwide. A person can have a seizure without being epileptic, but if a person has more than one

At times it may seem as if epilepsy and depression go hand in hand. Epilepsy may affect the ability of a person to work, drive, or participate in other activities. Statistics have shown that anywhere from 11-60% of people who have epilepsy can suffer from depression, while 10-32% can suffer

First Aid for seizures typically involves making the person comfortable, keeping them out of harm’s way and timing a seizure to ensure that it doesn’t last more than 5 minutes. However, when a person has a series of seizures in a row without gaining consciousness or a seizure lasts more