Epilepsy

Why Doctors Worldwide Are Looking Into This Little Boy’s Condition

May 19, 2016- The Huffington Post A little boy diagnosed with a rare epilepsy syndrome now has doctors around the world — and supportive Facebook users — keeping up with his condition. In March, Maryland 5-year-old Cameron Longley was admitted to the hospital after having seizures that seemed to be…...

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Britain’s Got Talent finalist Wayne Woodward opens up as he reveals epilepsy diagnosis

By Warren Manger –Daily Record May 28, 2016  BRITAIN’S Got Talent star Wayne Woodward has revealed how he suffered a terrifying epileptic fit moments after winning through to tonight’s final. Singer Wayne collapsed backstage without warning after singing Frank Sinatra’s That’s Life and nearly bit through his tongue. At the…...

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Saving Lives With the Tech That Saved Our Son

May 30, 3016 – The Huffington Post One morning, in 2012, my wife and I were viewing the footage from a CCTV camera, setup in our son’s bedroom. Our son is called Tom. Tom suffers from Dravet syndrome, a rare genetic epileptic dysfunction of the brain, and most seizure activity…...

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10-year-old raises money for children’s hospital

By Jesse Buchanan – Meriden Record- Journal June 8, 2016  When the speaker stopped working on an iPad used by the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center to help teach pronunciation, 10-year-old Gavin Haines wanted to get a replacement. Since then his fundraising — which has included bake sales, donations from businesses,…...

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Brain pacemaker reduces seizures in patients (featuring Board Member – Dr. Tarek Zakaria)

By Kristi Krueger – Local News 10 June 07, 2016  HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Spider-man was a lucky guy – one bite from an eight-legged creature gave him superpowers. When a brown spider bit Krystle Thrasher, 29, it caused five years of debilitating seizures. “I get very confused after,” Thraser said, describing the…...

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Spreading Awareness and Healing Lives at the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida

By Marina I. Jokic – Florida State Homes One of the most important services provided by EFOF is individualized case management or tailored health plans for patients and their families. Those affected by epilepsy also have the choice to join a support group; there are a variety of group meetings on…...

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Volunteer Cooks Up Awareness & Funding For Epilepsy

April 8, 2016 – Hands on Jacksonville Blog By: Shelby Durden Jeff and Dawn Sedlitz are a very special couple who have dedicated their time and talents to raising money and awareness for the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida. Their grandson, Steven, of Port St. Lucie, had his first seizure when…...

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Dr. Cibula and Mandy Anderson on 20 WCJB-TV – Gainesville Walk

April 15, 2016, 20 WCJB – TV Watch the full interview here: http://www.wcjb.com/morning-edition-local-news/2016/04/epilepsy-foundation-fl-interview...

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Epilepsy Foundation to host Walk the Talk event in Pensacola

Laverne Baker on Wear TV – April 7, 2016     See more here: http://weartv.com/news/local/epilepsy-foundation-to-host-walk-the-talk-event-in-pensacola...

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David Ostroff’s Story

David was diagnosed at the age of 2 ½ with Petit Mal and Absence Seizures after having a Grand Mal Seizure one morning sitting next to his sister, Samantha who was only 4.  She immediately called for help and has been there for him ever since. As David grew up…...

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