Aussie mum’s warning about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy after 13-year-old dies
Victoria teenager Charlotte Studham had a “smile that lit up the room” but tragically she died in her sleep at just age 13. Living in a small rural town close to Geelong, she was close with her family and friends and the dancer had been preparing for a... Maryland Governor’s House Turned Purple for National Epilepsy Awareness Month
Bowie, Md., November 22, 2022 – Today, Governor Larry Hogan will light up the Governor’s House purple to not only recognize National Epilepsy Awareness Month, but to also celebrate the passage of Brynleigh’s Act (Senate Bill 299) and the bill’s namesake, Brynleigh... Can Chickenpox Cause Epilepsy? Here’s the Connection
Chickenpox doesn’t cause epilepsy, but seizures can occur during chickenpox. Most seizures that happen when you have chickenpox are febrile, caused by a high fever. Most of the time, chickenpox is an itchy rash, but in rare instances, it can cause complications in... COVID-19 Raises Risk of Seizures, Epilepsy
Nearly 1 in 100 people infected with COVID-19 developed epilepsy or seizures within 6 months of getting sick, a new study says. The risk is greatest among children and among those who were not hospitalized to be treated for COVID-19. “While the overall risk of... 
