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Certain types of epilepsy riskier In pregnancy

Monday, December 17, 2018

Women living with frontal lobe epilepsy are more at risk to seizures during pregnancy than pregnant women living with focal or generalised epilepsy, a new study has reported.

Dr. Paula Voinescu, a neurologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston stated; "Physicians need to monitor women with focal epilepsy - especially frontal lobe epilepsy - more closely during pregnancy because maintaining seizure control is particularly challenging for them".

People with epilepsy who live in high-crime neighbourhoods experience more seizures

Friday, December 14, 2018

A recent study from the University of Illinois has found that people with epilepsy living in areas with high crime rates in Chicago have triple the amount of seizures compared to those living in areas with lower crime rates.

Genetic study of epilepsy points to potential new therapies

Monday, December 10, 2018

The largest study of its kind, led by international researchers including scientists at RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland), has discovered 11 new genes associated with epilepsy.

The research is published in today’s issue of Nature Communications. It greatly advances knowledge of the underlying biological causes of epilepsy and may inform the development of new treatments for the condition.

Sleep seizure detection device could assist in preventing SUDEP

Friday, December 7, 2018

A recent study from the Netherlands has tested the effectiveness of Nightwatch, a new seizure detection device. This device is a bracelet which uses factors like heart rate and movement to recognise “major seizures”.

Support Purple Day 2019

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Support Epilepsy Ireland by getting involved in ‘Purple Day 2019’ and host a purple themed event such as a Coffee Morning, Wear Purple to Work/School, Purple Run or create your own event. You could also ask your local town hall to light up purple to raise awareness about epilepsy. To find out more, contact our Purple Day Coordinator Luke Meany on 01 4557500 or lmeany@epilepsy.ie.

Important Notice: Discontinuation of Epi Alert Bracelet

Monday, December 3, 2018

Epilepsy Ireland has recently been informed by Contactors Medical Bureau, the company who provide the emergency contact service linked to the Epi Alert Bracelet, that they are closing the service from Friday 21^st December.

We regret that this long-standing service is to close. Unfortunately, the circumstances are outside of our control. After this date, users of the service are advised not to wear the Epi Alert bracelets any longer.

GW Pharmaceuticals announces second positive trial for EPIDIOLEX

Friday, November 30, 2018

GW Pharmaceuticals has announced positive top-line results of the second randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 clinical trial of EPIDIOLEX® (cannabidiol or CBD) CV in the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet Syndrome.

Support Epilepsy Ireland this Christmas!

Monday, November 26, 2018

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Mega raffle draw winners!

Monday, November 26, 2018

The winners of our Mega-raffle draw has been made by Epilepsy Ireland CEO, Peter Murphy which was overseen by solicitor, Stephen Bradley.

Winners

1st Prize €2000, Ticket No:14181. G. Daly
2^nd Prize €1000, Ticket No: 00713. K. Kennedy
3^rd Prize €500, Ticket No: 24433 M.Healy

Sellers prize €200 H. Pescod

Help make medicines safer by reporting suspected side effects

Monday, November 19, 2018

From today, the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) is taking part in the third annual social media campaign to promote the importance of reporting suspected side effects from medicines.