Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is said to occur when a person with epilepsy dies unexpectedly and was previously in their usual state of health. The death is not known to be related to an ...

The Epilepsy Foundation Nevada provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of epilepsy experts, EFN ...

The Epilepsy Therapy Project of the Epilepsy Foundation works to promote the discovery of new treatments for epilepsy and bring those treatments to the patient faster. One of the fundamental building ...

The active ingredient in Depakote changes in the body to valproate (val-PRO-ate), so you may also see this name used if you read about Depakote. A few other medicines also become valproate, so their ...

The Seizure Recognition and First Aid certification training provides information to increase the knowledge, skills and confidence in recognizing seizures and safely administering seizure first aid.

Whether you've had one or many seizures, you probably want to know how seizures affect the way you think. Does each seizure permanently change the way your brain works? Will seizures that last over 5 ...

Seizure rescue therapies are medications or treatments used as needed, to stop seizures quickly and prevent emergencies. Rescue therapies do not take the place of daily seizure medication. Not all ...

The electrical activity during a seizure is caused by complex chemical changes that occur in nerve cells. Brain cells either excite or inhibit (stop) other brain cells from sending messages. Usually ...

Status epilepticus occurs when a seizure lasts more than 5 minutes or when seizures occur very close together and the person doesn't recover consciousness between them. Just like there are different ...

Before 1989, this syndrome was known as epilepsy with polymorphic seizures, polymorphic epilepsy in infancy (PMEI), or severe myoclonic epilepsy in infancy (SMEI). The disease begins in infancy and is ...

Autumn is here and if you are like us, you are ready for cooler weather, warm apple cider and gourds and pumpkins everywhere! This fall, the Epilepsy Foundation needs your help to raise awareness and ...

Training for School Personnel is designed for people who work with children and youth in school settings. This program provides an overview of seizures and epilepsy, seizure first aid, seizure action ...