Doctors face special challenges when treating children with epilepsy because of the limited data available to help determine the best use of medications for children of different ages with various ...

Some people may find that seizures occur in a pattern or are more likely to occur in certain situations. Sometimes is just by chance, but other times it’s not. Keeping track of any factors that may ...

This virtual support group is open to adults, parents and caregivers. It provides a place to share experiences, provide encouragement and offer support through the epilepsy journey. The group meets on ...

Epilepsy Foundation introduces new mission & vision statements at National Leadership Conference.The new statements guide the foundation’s 2025-2028 strategic plan.

William B. Svoboda, MD, is a retired pediatric neurologist. He is the founder and former Director of Via Christi Epilepsy Center of Wichita, Kansas. This series of articles about the effects of ...

This support group is for those living with epilepsy between the ages of 18 and 35 to meet others like them, make connections, and find support.

Seizure First Aid Certification is offered by the Epilepsy Foundation as the only certification program for recognizing and responding to seizures. This 90-minute live webinar will teach participants: ...

According to my mom, I was born two weeks early with a lack of oxygen, which led to my first seizure at 8 months old. Throughout my childhood, doctors conducted numerous tests to determine the source ...

Are the newer antiepileptic drugs different than the older ones? We are fortunate in 2006 that physicians have a great deal more choice when deciding the best drug treatment options for their patients ...

Back to school season is in full swing and it's the perfect time to hone parent advocacy skills by learning about the services and supports your child with epilepsy may qualify for. Join Epilepsy ...

On the second day of the new year, the Hollywood couple, John Travolta and Kelly Preston lost their son. Jett Travolta died, reportedly because of a fall caused by a seizure. Jett was known to have ...