Memory can be one of the key issues that affects people with #epilepsy. This can be due to the type of seizures they have, the effects of medication, the effects of epilepsy on concentration or mood, lack of sleep, age, or the effects of epilepsy surgery. https://t.co/aqEngdKF3J
Thinking of a new challenge? Epilepsy Research UK has a vacancy for a Finance and Operations Administrator. This is a newly-created role and you can find out more by following this link - https://t.co/aAnfJHQkX0 #jobsearch@charitysecjobs#jobfairy
Today is World #EpilepsyDay.
#Epilepsy affects more than 50 million people worldwide, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally.
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1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. About one child in every classroom. School nurses care for students with epilepsy every day. Learn more about the Epilepsy Foundation’s school nurse training program: https://t.co/qY99SzFZxJ. #SBHCmonth19#EpilepsyAwareness
Classification of #Seizure Types: Latest in our #infographic series by @yesILAE (ILAE's Young Epilepsy Section. Follow the link for more information including the full guideline, instruction manual and online training module https://t.co/TaXL7GhEQx
Refractory (uncontrolled) epilepsy is overwhelming. We will keep fighting until there are therapies that will prevent and cure epilepsy! Let's #UseOurBrains to #EndEpilepsy by advocating and supporting for more research.
Crying happy tears - I just received the ‘Volunteer of the Year Award’ from @GreatOrmondSt for making an exceptional difference ⭐️ Just shows people with epilepsy really can achieve their dreams ☺️🎊
The impact of seizures and epilepsy can be significant in adults. It is important that we take action and speak out. Because if all of us can get Epilepsy, all of us can End Epilepsy. Let's #UseOurBrains to #EndEpilepsy by advocating on issues that matter to our community.
Thank you @Newsweek for helping us spread awareness about #epilepsy and #SUDEP in this week’s issue. It's important to get the word out about the risks epilepsy may have. Let’s #UseOurBrains to #EndEpilepsy because the time is now to educate and raise awareness for our fight.
"We've had experience as parents going to hospitals where they've said, 'Oh, we can't deal with your son because he has epilepsy.'"
Louis Stanislaw's book "Voices From The Heart" battles this kind of harmful epilepsy stigma. Learn more: https://t.co/sOxcMfn5Hk
Gajardo-Vidal et al. show how stroke can impair speech comprehension by damaging right hemisphere regions that are required to support speech comprehension even in the absence of atypical lateralisation. https://t.co/u4385WY407
Children with #epilepsy should undergo #genetic testing every 2 years to keep pace with scientific advances, according to a study by @utswnews: https://t.co/s4U1VHOCt4
50% of people report feeling stigmatized because of their #epilepsy diagnosis. Discover what research says you can do to combat stigma in our free webinar on November 28: https://t.co/Y34xs01hrD