I slept with a baby monitor until I left for college. It allowed my parents to care for me and not share a room.
Living with epilepsy requires constant adjustment and balancing between seeking independence and ensuring safety.
Wish Book: Can one device change a life? For one South Bay woman with severe epilepsy, the answer is yes
Andrea Miller struggles with independence due to Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, which causes unpredictable seizures requiring constant supervision from her parents.
I slept with a baby monitor until I left for college. It allowed my parents to care for me and not share a room.
Living with epilepsy requires constant adjustment and balancing between seeking independence and ensuring safety.
Wish Book: Can one device change a life? For one South Bay woman with severe epilepsy, the answer is yes
Andrea Miller struggles with independence due to Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, which causes unpredictable seizures requiring constant supervision from her parents.
Drug, now in testing, has promise for epileptic seizures
BHV-7000 offers hope for treating drug-resistant seizures by activating potassium receptors, a new avenue for epilepsy treatment with minimal side effects.
Vital Language Sites in the Brain Act Like Connectors in a Social Network - News Center
A Northwestern Medicine study identifies language connector sites in the brain, aiding surgeons in language preservation during brain surgery.
Epilepsy drug could reduce sleep apnoea symptoms, study finds
Epilepsy drug sulthiame shows potential to reduce sleep apnoea symptoms, offering hope for patients unable to use CPAP machines.
He fell ill on a cruise. Before he boarded the rescue boat, they handed him the bill
Royal Caribbean passenger faced medical emergency leading to unexpected expenses during a Bahamas cruise.
Missing musician found in county jail following alleged incident in Mission District
Eric Travers, who went missing while traveling to audition with a band, was found in jail due to assault charges.
Barnet council ignored warnings that resident with epilepsy would be evicted
Barnet Council ordered to pay 600 in compensation for significant delays in placing man in suitable accommodation.
CrossFit inspires athlete to open up about epilepsy
Jenny LaBaw, a successful CrossFit athlete, revealed her epilepsy diagnosis in 2012 after achieving recognition. She received an outpouring of support and positive feedback after sharing her personal story.
Children of color face delays in treating infantile spasms, study finds
Prompt diagnosis and treatment of infantile epileptic spasms can prevent developmental delays.
Non-Hispanic Black children are less likely to receive timely treatment for infantile spasms.
How does cannabis work? Two European projects search for ways to use it as medicine
Cannabis use for medical purposes can be an effective treatment for epilepsy.
Understanding how cannabis works in the brain is important for both medical and recreational use.
Crooks on 'embracing' epilepsy and honouring friend
Matt Crooks has had a challenging journey in his football career, navigating different clubs and dealing with personal challenges such as epilepsy and having deaf parents.
Crooks has embraced his epilepsy as part of who he is and has been able to share his experience with other footballers.