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Epilepsy symptoms and what you should do if someone has a seizure

Today marks the beginning of National Epilepsy Week with the coming days used to raise awareness of the condition and help those suffering.

Daily Record

‘My daughter had 30 seizures a day. Medicinal cannabis helped turn her life around’

Father of girl, 7, with severe epilepsy opens London clinic to help those with chronic conditions

Evening Standard

Heartbroken sister hails 'well-loved' Hibs fan after shock death following epileptic seizure

Lifelong Hibee Bruce Nicholls had an epileptic seizure and tragically passed away on Apirl 15 at the age of 56.

Daily Record

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Edinburgh tributes to 'well-loved' lifelong Hibs fan after sudden death at home

An Edinburgh man tragically died in his home after having a seizure. Bruce Nicholls suffered with epilepsy and the condition was 'debilitating' at times due to the toll it took on his mental health.

Edinburgh Live

Manchester United fan told dad he was 'going to town'... then died soon after

Michael Naylor, an avid Manchester United fan, was just 31

Manchester Evening News

Mother of Honduran migrant teen who died in US custody says he had epilepsy but wasn't seriously ill

The mother of a 17-year-old Honduran migrant who died in U.S. custody says her son had epilepsy but showed no signs of being seriously ill before he left for the United States

The Independent UK

Counties cast rivalry aside and honour the life of Matt Dunn’s daughter

Surrey bowler Matt Dunn and wife Jessica are running 5k every day in May to fundraise for Dravet Syndrome UK.

The Independent UK

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Kathleen Folbigg: science sheds new light on case of mother convicted of murdering her children

While diary confessions were central to initial guilty verdict, growing scientific knowledge of children’s genetics hints at an alternative outcome

The Guardian - AU

Bristol family to ride in memory of beloved son and brother after unexpected epilepsy death shock

Alan Pring was just 27 when he died and had the whole world at his feet

Bristol Post

Study finds memory, mental health of people with epilepsy linked with neighborhood

According to new research, people with epilepsy who live in disadvantaged neighbourhoods with higher poverty rates and fewer educational and employment opportunities may be more likely to have memory, thinking, and mental health problems than people with epilepsy who live in less disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Read further on Dynamite News;

Dynamite News

'My daughter never wanted her condition to rule her life - but she was tragically taken from me'

"Carla always lived her life to the full"

Manchester Evening News

Study finds connections in brain that are connected to seizures in people with epilepsy

A network of connections in the brain that are connected to seizures in persons with epilepsy have been found by researchers from the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology. Read further on Dynanite News:

Dynamite News

Thug bit woman and attacked her husband with bottle during night out at their local pub

David Anderson, of Washington, launched unprovoked attacks on the couple after mixing alcohol with his epilepsy medication

Chronicle Live

Family say their five children 'pray for new house' after being served with eviction notice to leave Dublin home

Exclusive: The 33-year-old said the family's problems are compounded even more because their daughter Emma has quadriplegic level four cerebral palsy and epilepsy which causes regular seizures

Irish Mirror

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Daily Mirror

Baby had 100 seizures a day before surgeons had to remove part of his brain

Mum Kate Rodgers was home alone when her son, who was born in July 2018, had a seizure that did not stop. After calling an ambulance, Ronnie needed rescue medication and was diagnosed with epilepsy

Liverpool Echo

Baby boy needed part of brain removing after suffering 100 seizures a day

Kate is urging other parents to know the signs

The Independent UK

‘I had a seizure and lost everything’: Woman’s dream career ended aged 21

Ellie Adams, 28, who now works as a senior paralegal, was diagnosed with epilepsy while studying paramedic science at the University of East Anglia

The Times of India

Shefali Jariwala: I became an overnight sensation with 'Kaanta Laga'; I still have not been able to fathom the success - Exclusive

Shefali Jariwala had no plans to become a part of the entertainment industry when she was spotted and offered a music video, which changed her entire life. The song was 'Kaanta Laga'. Even after 20 years, the actress says she still cannot fathom the success she received overnight. In an…

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Newcastle Herald

'I wish I could know more people like myself': Heartbreaking story of Ryan Eccles

'There's a lot of discrimination. You get isolated, you lose friends.'

ABC News

Mt Perry police officer Tom Mort raises epilepsy awareness after death of Maddie Gill

Telling friends that their daughter had been found dead is the hardest thing Tom Mort has done in his life. It left him feeling powerless, so he's doing something about it.

Glasgow Live

East Kilbride mum pleads with new First Minister to cut red tape and help son with serious illness

10-year-old Cole Thomson lost a huge chunk of his childhood, suffering up to 20 seizures a day for six years, due to his rare and drug-resistant focal epilepsy.

The Independent UK

Former boss of Bridgerton estate died after ‘being prescribed too much insulin’

Simon Howard, 66, had ‘unstable diabetes’ and epilepsy, inquest hears

iMore

The Apple TV now has a vital feature for epilepsy sufferers

The Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD have a new feature that will dim bright flashes and strobe effects to help epilepsy sufferers.

ABC News

Queensland researchers to study brain activity of patients with epilepsy — hope to detect seizures with smart watches

Researchers will examine whether purpose-built smart watches can help patients assess seizure risk by detecting stress signals.

Belfast Live

NI photographer opens up on living with epilepsy

"Seizures made me lose control of my bladder. I began to not trust my body and I didn’t want to leave the house."

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