In response to today's developments in the UK regarding the publication of a two year inquiry into how the British healthcare system responded to reports from patients regarding sodium valproate - and which has subsequently recommended that the British Government apologise to those who have been impacted by exposure to sodium valproate in utero - we have immediately written jointly with OACS Ireland to new Healt
-New Government face demands for Independent Inquiry from families impacted by Sodium Valproate (Epilim) in Ireland-
-Independent Inquiry in UK recommends State Apology for victims-
The outcome of a two-year inquiry in the UK which investigated how the British Healthcare authorities responded to reports of patient concerns regarding the use of sodium valproate (epilim) in pregnancy has today issued their long awaited report.
Survey of women with epilepsy identifies serious concerns with Sodium Valproate safety measures
From December 9th 2019 - February 28th 2020, Epilepsy Ireland conducted a survey aimed at establishing awareness of the risks associated with the use of the drug sodium valproate (Epilim) in pregnancy and individuals’ experience of the various risk-reduction measures that have been put in place by authorities following campaigning on the issue by Epilepsy Ireland and OACS Ireland.
A new study recently published in epilepsy medical journal, Epilepsia, has further investigated what is known as "The Mozart Effect" and it's potential impact in epilepsy.
"The Mozart Effect" is something that first came to the fore in 1993 when a study found that listening to Mozart's piece "Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major, K.448" (K.448) reported an increase in spatial reasoning ability - meaning that a person was able to perform better in certain mental tasks.
New research from Trinity College Dublin and the Rollege College of Surgeons has identified a potential link between the prevalence of hallucinations associated with seizures and suicide risk.
The study, which was co-autored by a number of leading researchers in Ireland and the United States, was recently published in renowned epilepsy medical journal - Epilepsia.
Recently we shared a survey from our colleagues in the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) regarding the impact that COVID19 is having on those with neurological conditions - including those with epilepsy.
We have published our ‘Use of funds’ statement for 2019 which outlines for our members, service users and donors how we raise and use our income at Epilepsy Ireland. You can read the statement in full by visiting the 'Governance section of our website.
A new study recently featured in renowned epilepsy medical journal - Epilepsia - has found that psychological distress owing to the COVID19 pandemic is much more prevalent in people with epilepsy.
The study was undertaken in Southwest China during the height of the COVID19 pandemic in the region and compared the psychological distress between 252 people with epilepsy and those who were not living with any condition.