Why Disney star Cameron Boyce’sdeath from SUDEP underlines urgency of our research
A coroner in Los Angeles has confirmed that Disney actor Cameron Boyce died of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.
Clinically trialled medicinal cannabis product could be given final approval in two months
Epidyolex, an oral solution of cannabidiol, has been recommended for approval for use as an add-on therapy for seizures associated with two severe forms of epilepsy beginning in childhood
Actor Idris Elba comes to aid of woman having a seizure
Epilepsy Society has hailed actor Idris Elba a superhero after he stopped his new play, Tree - mid-performance - to help a woman in the audience who was having a seizure.
More batches of Vimpat 100mg tablets recalled by MHRA
More batches of the epilepsy medication Vimpat (lacosamide) 100mg tablets have been recalled by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Last chance for school children to design a seizure first aid poster and win £125
Primary school pupils across the UK are being given the chance to design a seizure first aid poster to raise awareness of epilepsy. The lucky winner will receive a £25 voucher for themselves and £100 for their science department.
Epilim Chronosphere 1000mg modified release temporarily out of stock
Sanofi has informed us that Epilim Chronosphere 1000mg Modified Release is temporarily out of stock in the UK.