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fromLADbible
5 days ago

Woman suffered seizures and had to relearn to walk after addiction to 'easy to buy' drug spiralled

I was very lonely. I didn't have any friends. I was remote working as well. That absolutely contributed to everything.
Mental health
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Minister Patrick O'Donovan thought he might die after collapse in Dail

He said, at the time, he did not know whether he was going to live or die.
Health
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

West London prison staff failed to spot epilepsy risk before man, 32, found dead in cell

Darren Boamah died in his cell in HMP Wormwood Scrubs last January with wing staff not knowing he was epileptic. An investigation found more should be done to inform staff of prisoners' serious medical conditions.
Public health
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fromNews Center
4 months ago

Uncovering New Therapeutic Targets for Pediatric Epilepsy - News Center

Researchers have identified new mechanisms in Dravet syndrome that highlight novel therapeutic targets, particularly in intronic regions of the SCN1A gene.
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fromNews Center
4 months ago

Uncovering New Therapeutic Targets for Pediatric Epilepsy - News Center

Researchers have identified new mechanisms in Dravet syndrome that highlight novel therapeutic targets, particularly in intronic regions of the SCN1A gene.
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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

What's Wrong With How We See Epilepsy?

Epilepsy affects 50 million globally, yet myths perpetuate stigma and misunderstandings.
Purple Day, on March 26, is crucial for raising awareness and challenging myths about epilepsy.
Public education and policy reform are essential to combat stigma and improve treatment options.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

New brain scan method could help people with drug-resistant epilepsy

The development of ultra-powerful 7T MRI scanners by researchers allows for significantly improved detection of brain lesions in epilepsy patients, doubling surgery success chances.
London startup
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

D Is for Distance review tender portrait of parents battling for their son's medication

The film explores the intricate connections between memory, trauma, and personal history through the lens of the filmmakers' experiences with their son.
Chris Petit and Emma Matthews tackle societal issues regarding medical bureaucracy and alternative treatments through their son Louis's battle with epilepsy.
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