A senator is calling for an independent inquiry into sodium valproate (Epilim) – an epilepsy drug linked to birth defects. Rose Conway-Walsh, (Sinn Fein), told The Times Ireland Edition that a "do-nothing" approach was not acceptable.
Epilepsy Ireland is pleased to announce that we have been awarded the 'Triple Lock Status' by the Charities Institute Ireland (CII) after recently completing full implementation of the Governance Code. Epilepsy Ireland is 'triple locked' as we demonstrated that our charity always upheld the highest standards in transparent reporting, good fundraising and governance.
A new study carried out in University of Queensland (Australia), has discovered that protein found in spider venom could help scientists creative an effective medication for the treatment of Dravet syndrome.
The condition is unable to be treated by conventional medicine but a team of researchers may have found a treatment with spider venom.
Community Resource Officer Carina Fitzgerald talks about another successful family fun day.
Epilepsy Ireland recently had our annual Family Fun day at Clara Lara Fun Park in the Vale of Clara, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow. Clara Lara comprises of 30 Acres of countryside in the Avonmore River valley and is very scenic in a beautiful setting.
A new documentary on RTE One tonight at 9.35pm will focus on neurological conditions such as Epilepsy, Motor Neurone Disease, Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease.
Over 700,000 people in Ireland suffer from some form of neurological condition. As this number is set to increase as the population ages, the importance of brain research cannot be underestimated.
Researchers at University College Cork are inviting parents of children and adolescents with epilepsy to participate in family-focused research aimed at improving adjustment for your child. The study will look at outcomes (medical, behavioural, school) in children who have epilepsy and at what medical, personal and family factors help or hinder the child in adjusting well to epilepsy.
People attending Irish screenings of 'Incredibles 2' will be warned in Cineworld and Vue cinemas that the Disney film contains flashing lights that could trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy.
Epilepsy Ireland is saddened to announce the death of Gerry Tobin while taking part in the Annual Tour De Gaggs cycle, an annual fundraiser on behalf of Epilepsy Ireland.
Yesterday's decision by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve Epidiolex for the treatment of two rare and severe forms of epilepsy is a landmark moment not just for people with epilepsy in the US, but in Ireland and around the world as well.
Epidiolex is a liquid formulation of purified, plant-derived cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive component of the cannabis plant.
The forecast is for very warm weather in the coming days. As extremes of heat can trigger seizures we are posting some tips here to help you reduce risk of heat related seizures so you can enjoy the fine weather safely.
Keep in the shade as much as possible