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Study shows people with epilepsy and learning disabilities at risk of earlier death due to health inequalities
New research led by experts from UK universities and Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust, reveals that people living with epilepsy and learning disabilities in England are at risk from earlier death due to a combination of missed prevention opportunities and health inequalities.
Coroner issues Report to Prevent Future Deaths following the Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy of Drew Greaves- Pimblett
A coroner has called for call handlers at an ambulance service to be given more guidance and assistance around when CPR is required, following the tragic death of a young man from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP).
‘David Platt’ has an epileptic seizure in Corriedale
There’s lots of speculation following the dramatic bus crash which saw Coronation Street character, David Platt have a tonic clonic seizure in the first crossover episode of the iconic soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale.
Developments in AI-powered headset which can predict epilepsy seizures
A team of researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University have issued an update on the wearable headset device they are developing to help alert people about an impending epileptic seizure.
New study of anti-seizure medications during pregnancy and baby and childhood outcomes
A new study has looked at the safety of taking anti-seizure medications (ASMs) during pregnancy. The study was based on data from pregnancies of women with epilepsy living in Scotland who conceived between 2010 – 2023
Study tracks seizure freedom over thirty years after epilepsy surgery
A new study has shown that 69% of people who undergo brain surgery for epilepsy do not have seizures with impaired consciousness one year later. This figure decreases to 45% at 10 years, 41% at 20 years and 38% at 30 years.