Tag: epilepsy
What Are Infantile Spasms?
Infantile Spasms (also known as West Syndrome) are a rare but very serious type of seizure. Infantile Spasms begin in the first year of life and occurs in about 1 in 2,000 children. Infantile Spasms are identified by “clusters” of seizures that can include… Continue Reading “What Are Infantile Spasms?”
Dr. Pip Karoly and Seer Medical Work on a Device and App to Help Predict Seizures
Dr. Pip Karoly is a neuroengineering researcher and a senior research fellow at the University of Melbourne who recently spoke with the media about her work with Seer Medical – an Australian-based technology start-up specializing in data analysis for epilepsy – where she is… Continue Reading “Dr. Pip Karoly and Seer Medical Work on a Device and App to Help Predict Seizures”
Potential Issues for Women with Epilepsy
Sometimes, women with epilepsy face additional health challenges or unique issues that may not be faced by men with epilepsy. These can include: Issues related to puberty and adolescence (such as hormones and menstruation) Issues related to reproductive health (such as sexual health, contraception,… Continue Reading “Potential Issues for Women with Epilepsy”
PEI Woman Shares Safety Measure for People Living with Epilepsy
Paxton Caseley, a woman from Prince Edward Island shared a safety measure for people living with epilepsy on her social media and with CBC News. Paxton had a seizure while on public transit and was able to get the help she required thanks to… Continue Reading “PEI Woman Shares Safety Measure for People Living with Epilepsy”
MedicAlert Bracelets for People Living with Epilepsy
MedicAlert bracelets are bracelets that have a medical condition engraved on its surface. MedicAlert bracelets are important so that the people around you are aware of your medical condition and are better prepared to help you in the event of an emergency. They are… Continue Reading “MedicAlert Bracelets for People Living with Epilepsy”
Seer Medical and Professor Mark Cook Create Epilepsy Device to Predict Seizures
Seer Medical – an Australian-based technology start-up specializing in data analysis for epilepsy – has teamed up with in Professor Mark Cook – the Director of the Neurology at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia – to create a device to predict seizures, the… Continue Reading “Seer Medical and Professor Mark Cook Create Epilepsy Device to Predict Seizures”
New Zealand Dietician Charlene Tan-Smith Creates KetoSuite App for Ketogenic Diet Treatment in Children with Epilepsy
Charlene Tan-Smith, a dietician working in New Zealand has created the KetoSuite app for Ketogenic Diet treatment in children with epilepsy. The KetoSuite app not only helps dieticians prescribing the Ketogenic Diet as a treatment option for epilepsy but also aids parents of children… Continue Reading “New Zealand Dietician Charlene Tan-Smith Creates KetoSuite App for Ketogenic Diet Treatment in Children with Epilepsy”
What Apps are Available for Chronic Disease Management?
Many studies have found that mobile apps can assist patients with chronic diseases like epilepsy. A recent research article published in the journal JMIR mHealth and uHealth reviewed several apps for epilepsy and how they may help people manage their epilepsy. Check out more information below:… Continue Reading “What Apps are Available for Chronic Disease Management?”
The Top 10 Priorities for Epilepsy Research in Canada
Over a two-year process, EpLink, the Ontario Brain Institute and the James Lind Alliance collaborated to gather the input of people living and affected by epilepsy in Canada and determine what the most important research priorities epilepsy and seizures are. Read on to find… Continue Reading “The Top 10 Priorities for Epilepsy Research in Canada”
Epilepsy Treatment Options
A number of different treatment options exist for people living with epilepsy, including medications, brain surgery, Vagus Nerve Stimulation, and the Ketogenic Diet. Read on to find out about each different treatment option: Medications: In about 70% of people, medications work to control seizures. There… Continue Reading “Epilepsy Treatment Options”