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From The Epilepsy Foundation - Chicago
Faces of the Foundation: Eric
Every vibrant organization needs a visionary leader. At EFGC, we are fortunate to have such vision and dedication in Eric Weber. After serving on the EFGC Board of Directors since…
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Faces of the Foundation: Natasha
In 2018, Natasha, then 26 years old, made a decision that would reshape both her career and her connection to the epilepsy community. Living with epilepsy and feeling the strain…
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Faces of the Foundation: Aaron
If you’ve been to the EFGC office lately, there is a good chance you know Aaron. At the very least, you know his artwork. Aaron, originally from Hillside, IL, is…
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Faces of the Foundation: Rhonda
As someone diagnosed with epilepsy, when Rhonda heard about the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, she thought it would be a good idea to learn what it had to offer. More…
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Faces of the Foundation: Susan
By: Shawn Blond, EFGC Associate Board Member My Mom loved sending me lengthy good morning texts on my birthday. Her excitement to go out for my birthday lunch was palpable,…
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Faces of the Foundation: Alex
As a freshman at the University of Missouri, Alex sees the need for students to be aware of what epilepsy is. He knows how important it is for a person…
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From The Epilepsy Network
Bridging the “Hope Gap” in Long-Term Epilepsy Management
Persistent gaps in communication, education, and expectations shape how patients and providers approach long-term epilepsy management, according to findings from a new national survey published by SK Life Science.
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Boy saved brother after hearing noises in night
A seven-year-old boy who woke his parents in the night to alert them to “loud noises” coming from his brother’s room has won a national award.
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Antiseizure Medication Use for Epilepsy During Pregnancy: New Expert Guidance
Experts release updated guidance on the use of seizure medications during pregnancy
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‘I was scared to sleep due to epilepsy seizures’
A judo competitor whose goal is to go to the Paralympics has featured in a television charity appeal describing his experience of epilepsy and how a medication trial changed his life.
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Woman’s Best Friend: How a service dog changed the life of a Milford woman with epilepsy
Channing Seideman’s service dog, Bishop, can even detect if Seideman is about to have a seizure and alert her.
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Is there a link between epilepsy and bipolar disorder?
People with epilepsy may be more likely to have psychiatric conditions, including bipolar disorder. However, researchers currently do not fully understand the reasons for this.
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