Are you building a product, device, or digital tool to improve the lives of people living with epilepsy? The Epilepsy Foundation, in partnership with the Danny Did Foundation, are pleased to bring ...

Safety is always the most important thing when it comes to an exercise program for anyone of any ability level. Below are steps to take to ensure that you're putting yourself in the safest position ...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted to prohibit disability-based discrimination. Title I of the Act prohibits employment discrimination against qualified individuals with ...

Training for School Personnel is designed for people who work with children and youth in school settings. This program provides an overview of seizures and epilepsy, seizure first aid, seizure action ...

The active ingredient in Depakote changes in the body to valproate (val-PRO-ate), so you may also see this name used if you read about Depakote. A few other medicines also become valproate, so their ...

Monitor brain waves at the seizure focus, all the time - even during sleep. Detect unusual electrical activity that can lead to a seizure. Respond quickly (within milliseconds) to seizure activity by ...

Yes. Most seizure medicines (also known as antiepileptic drugs or AEDs) interact with each other and with other medicines. Such interactions are common and can be dangerous. The effects of ...

About 6 out of 10 people diagnosed with epilepsy can become seizure free within a few years with proper treatment. Many of these people will never have any more seizures. For the rest of the people, ...

The FDA announced that there is an ongoing shortage of both brand and generic forms of diazepam rectal gel. This medication is used for rescue therapy in people with epilepsy, including children. We ...

The Epilepsy Foundation is providing paid internships for fall 2025. The Pathways to Purpose internships offer a chance to develop your skills and help the epilepsy community. Find your opportunity to ...

Antiseizure medications are typically considered for children who have recurrent seizures that are unprovoked (not caused by another medical problem). Rarely, medication may be started in a child ...