Seizing LifeINFANTILE SPASMS: KNOW THE SIGNS AND TAKE ACTIONInfantile spasms, also known as West Syndrome, is a rare and particularly severe epilepsy syndrome that typically begins within the first…Jul 17, 2019Jul 17, 2019
Seizing LifeVNS: A SMALL DEVICE MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCEA Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) is a small device being used to improve the lives of individuals impacted by epilepsy — particularly those…Jul 3, 2019Jul 3, 2019
Seizing LifePost-Traumatic Epilepsy: A Lasting Impact on our VeteransLong after other combat wounds heal, seizures continue to impact many American combat veterans with epilepsy. Over 40% of combat troops…May 22, 2019May 22, 2019
Seizing LifeHOW SELF-CONTAINED SCHOOLS CAN HELP SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDRENEducation is not one-size-fits-all. For some children with severe disabilities, integrating into a standard classroom isn’t an option. Yet…May 8, 2019May 8, 2019
Seizing LifeEpilepsy…It’s ComplicatedAmong the public — and even among some medical professionals — the complexities of epilepsy are frequently underappreciated. But those…Apr 24, 2019Apr 24, 2019
Seizing LifeEPILEPSY SUMMER CAMP: WHERE KIDS CAN BE KIDSFrom fishing to ziplining to arts-and-crafts, summer camp gives kids the chance to just be kids. For children impacted by epilepsy, Camp…Apr 10, 2019Apr 10, 2019
Seizing LifeEPILEPSY AND COLLEGE: HOW TO SURVIVE AND THRIVEEva and Michelle WadzinskiApr 3, 2019Apr 3, 2019
Seizing LifeSchool Nurse Shortages: The Challenges Students and Families FaceSchool districts across the nation are facing nurse shortages and students with disabilities or chronic medical conditions and their…Mar 27, 2019Mar 27, 2019
Seizing LifeSUDEP: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWSudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) is a risk for the more than 1/3 of people with epilepsy whose seizures are uncontrolled, and…Mar 20, 2019Mar 20, 2019
Seizing LifeEpilepsy Surgery: Is it right for you?The decision to explore brain surgery for epilepsy is both medical and personal. Discover how Howard Zwirn made this difficult decision…Mar 13, 2019Mar 13, 2019