Access this 30-minute online training from anywhere, anytime. Seizure First Aid Ready educates the public on the Epilepsy Foundation’s basic procedures for responding to someone having a seizure. The ...

Seizure medicines do not control seizures or can cause bothersome side effects in at least 3 out of 10 people with epilepsy.For some of these people, surgery may be possible to remove the area of the ...

According to the CDC, on average 49% of lead health education teachers in secondary schools want professional development on epilepsy and seizures. Yet only 18.2% received professional development.

Treatment for status epilepticus is as follows: Rescue medications are used to stop the seizures.; Oxygen and other breathing support, as well as IV fluids can be given. If repeated seizures cannot be ...

In certain cases, a genetic diagnosis may also help to obtain information about long-term outcomes. For example, For some genetic epilepsies, seizures may be expected to stop at a certain age, meaning ...

Autoimmune epilepsy (AE) is caused by a change in the body’s immune function. Seizures are the main features of AE. This type of epilepsy was recently included in the new way of classifying epilepsy ...

PNES are diagnosed in 20 to 30% of people seen at epilepsy centers for drug-resistant seizures. 1 According to Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures, the rate of PNES is 2-33 per 100,000 in the general ...

Why is it important to have a Seizure Action (or Response) Plan? You and your family play in central role in your seizure management. Your success in managing epilepsy will depend on being prepared to ...

They are an alarm system. They are helpers, protectors, and service providers. So-called seizure dogs can be all these things – and more. Dogs can be trained as service animals for people with ...

The Epilepsy Foundation offers a variety of educational training programs on epilepsy and Seizure First Aid for both professionals and anyone who interacts with the public. Trainings are available ...

Choosing whether you need a rescue medication, and which medication to choose, should be done during a discussion with your healthcare provider about a seizure action plan.The action plan should ...

From donating money to clothing and household goods, there are many ways to support people living with epilepsy. Find out how you can start giving and making a difference today. Like a monetary gift, ...