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Epilepsy: A Matter of Life and Death
On January 2nd, the Hollywood couple, John Travolta and Kelly Preston, lost their son. When a tragedy happens to a celebrity, media coverage is extensive, and people with epilepsy and their families worry: what are the chances that this will happen to me?
Human Herpes Virus 6B in Epilepsy?
A very common virus might be the cause of epilepsy in some people.
New Hope for Patients With Severe Epilepsy
Deep brain stimulation is shown to be effective for control of difficult seizures, but it is not approved yet by the FDA.
BKN NBA Today
Sixers can't keep up with Jazz
Fewer US deportees being sedated for removal
Featured Video:
Movement Imitators of Seizures
Conditions that imitate seizures can be grouped according to which aspect of seizure they mimic. This video takes a look at one category of seizure imitators that causes abnormal movements.
Featured Videos & Podcasts
- Movement Imitators of Seizures
- Seizure Imitators Overview
- Confusion Imitators of Seizures
- Consciousness Imitators of Seizures
- Psychological Imitators of Seizures
- Epilepsy and Your Safety
- Approaches to Seizure Medication
- Recreation Safety for People with Epilepsy
- Safe Driving for People with Epilepsy
- Understanding Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures
- Epilepsy and Your Employment
- Diagnosing
- Understanding Febrile Seizures
- Seizures From Strokes
- Seizures From Head Trauma
- Genetic Causes of Epilepsy
- Other Types of Epilepsy Surgery
- Risks and Benefits of Epilepsy Surgery #2
- Risks and Benefits of Epilepsy Surgery #1
- Resective Surgery for the Treatment of Epilepsy
- Your Pre-Surgical Assessment #2
- Who Gets Epilepsy Surgery?
- Your Pre-Surgical Assessment #1
Epilepsy Multimedia Center
Take a Look
 Epilepsy Journal: Insights and Strategies: Epilepsy.com is launching a new journal about epilepsy, but written, not by doctors, but by people with epilepsy or those who care for them. We need your help with this project. Suggest a topic, volunteer to write an article, or volunteer for the editorial review board. |
 Ketogenic News: Visit Dr. Eric Kossoff’s column on Keto News, where he gets a 2nd opinion from Dr. Christina Bergqvist on the Top 10 Scientific Articles on the Ketogenic Diet for 2008. |
 Banzel approved by the FDA: There is detailed information about this new seizure medicine in the Seizure Medicines section of epilepsy.com. |
 Vimpat approved for use in the United States: There is detailed information about this new seizure medicine also in the Seizure Medicines section of epilepsy.com.. |
 Videos: We continue to organize the video recordings on the site, to make them more accessible. Try the video icon showing the camera in the left column and browse at will. The new set has links to transcripts, if you would like to read or have the text of the videos. |
DJ Hapa International Celebrity
Hapa's mission to give back does not stop with the DJ and hip hop community. Hapa just recently took on the role as the national spokesperson for Epilepsy Therapy Project and epilepsy.com, an organization which raises money to fund research to find new therapies for people living with Epilepsy. "It is a gift to me. It means a lot to me personally. I want people to know that you can have epilepsy and you can succeed."
Chanda Gunn World Class Athlete
Chanda Gunn will always be a winner for people with epilepsy. She is a true example of how someone with epilepsy can overcome obstacles. Chanda was the USA Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey goaltender, and bronze medal winner of the 2006 Winter Olympics. We are proud to say that she is also a Spokesperson for the Epilepsy Therapy Project.
