In 1994, a coalition of experts in brain health and epilepsy published a consensus statement on the appropriate criteria for driver licensing for people with epilepsy. Issued by the American Academy ...

Absence seizure, formerly known as petit mal seizure, is a type of short seizure that usually causes a person to briefly lose focus, stare into space, and lose awareness of their surroundings. These ...

The first updated guidelines for seizures, driving licensure, and medical reporting in nearly two decades reflect a shift toward medical advisory boards to determine driver licensing for individuals ...

For seizures that cause falls, a protective helmet helps prevent injury. A good seizure helmet should provide safety and ...

When we think of seizures, the image that often comes to mind is convulsions — a person shaking, jerking, or losing control of their body. To be honest, that image alone is jarring enough to leave ...

“Do you know why you shouldn’t talk to strangers?” asks a police officer standing at the front of a classroom to a room full of students. Emily’s hand shoots up and the teacher encourages her to ...

Purple Day, observed annually on March 26, raises epilepsy awareness and dispels myths. Despite affecting 50 million people worldwide (WHO, 2022), epilepsy remains misunderstood, leading to stigma and ...

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, but epilepsy does not respect a calendar. It is present every day in offices, warehouses, retail spaces, restaurants, manufacturing floors and corporate campuses.

(NewsNation) — March 26 is Purple Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about epilepsy worldwide. An estimated 50 million people worldwide are diagnosed with epilepsy, and seizures are the main ...