Epilepsy

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  • Epilepsy: Overview page providing important information on this topic.
  • American Epilepsy Society: The American Epilepsy Society promotes research and education for professionals dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of epilepsy. Membership in the Society is made up of clinicians and researchers investigating basic and clinical aspects of epilepsy, and other health-care professionals interested in seizure disorders.
  • Epilepsy Information Page: From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Exceptional site with extensive information.
  • The Epilepsy Project: A very informatiove site geared for children, teens, parents, families and adults.
  • National Society for Epilepsy:On this site you will find up to date information on epilepsy, causes of seizures, treatment, first aid for seizures, and lifestyle issues. On this site you will find up to date information on epilepsy, causes of seizures, treatment, first aid for seizures, and lifestyle issues. On this site you will find up to date information on epilepsy, causes of seizures, treatment, first aid for seizures, and lifestyle issues.
  • Epilepsy Foundation: The Epilepsy Foundation will ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and will prevent, control and cure epilepsy through research, education, advocacy and services.
  • What is Epilepsy all about: Epilepsy is a disorder in which nerve cells of the brain from time to time release abnormal electrical impulses. These cause a temporary malfunction of the other nerve cells of the brain, resulting in alteration of, or complete loss of consciousness.
  • Epilepsy in young children: There are currently 1811 stories on this site. In order to help you to find relevant stories for you to read, you can search for stories in different ways: by childname, by diagnosis, by treatment or by age. By combining all stories, some statistics are generated with regards to certain treatments and diagnoses. These statistics are not 'scientifically correct', and they were never intended to be.
  • What are the different kinds of seizures?
  • How is Epilepsy diagnosed?
  • How can Epilepsy be treated?