September, 2017
Radio buff picks up call for help after girl suffers epileptic seizure
An amateur radio enthusiast played a pivotal role in rescuing a girl who suffered an epileptic seizure while camping in an isolated part of the West Country.
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July, 2017
Mum’s blog sheds light on life with epilepsy
A woman who was diagnosed with epilepsy a little over 12 months ago was inspired to start a blog about the challenges of living with the condition.
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July, 2017
World record-breaking cyclist living with epilepsy hopes to inspire others
An astonishing cyclist who has been living with epilepsy for almost her entire life recently broke a number of world records.
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May, 2017
Everyday stripes are causing epileptic seizures, says study
Stripes everywhere are triggering seizures in people with epilepsy, a new study has claimed.
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April, 2017
Could new areas of study offer hope to those with drug-resistant epilepsy?
At present around one in three of the people living with epilepsy do not have access to any effective form of treatment – equivalent to around 200,000 Britons. Now, however,…
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March, 2017
More than half of those living with epilepsy feel discriminated against
A new study has revealed that more than half of people living with epilepsy have been discriminated against.
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March, 2017
Confronting epilepsy aspersions head-on
A young woman living with the effects of epilepsy is hoping to raise public understanding of the condition, having previously been accused of being drunk or on drugs following a…
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January, 2017
Study finds common gene between bipolar disorder and epilepsy
A new study suggests that a gene commonly associated with bipolar disorder could have a role to play in epilepsy patients.