STEPS Programme in Dublin for Young People
Monday, April 11, 2016Epilepsy Ireland is running a STEPS (Support and Training in Epilepsy Self-Management) course starting next Monday evening April 18th 2016 in Dublin city centre.
News
Article highlights the problems faced by students with epilepsy doing state examinations
Tuesday, April 5, 2016Two of Epilepsy Ireland's young members are featured in today's Irish Times speaking about their experiences of schooling and state exams.
Adolescents and children with Type 1 diabetes almost 3 times more likely to develop epilepsy
Monday, April 4, 2016A new study just published indicates that children with Type 1 Diabetes are almost 3 times more likely to develop epilepsy as children without Type 1 Diabetes.
CBD and cannabis in the treatment of epilepsy
Wednesday, March 30, 2016Despite recent advances in the understanding and treatment of epilepsy, up to 30% of people living with the condition do not respond to existing anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) and continue to experience regular, debilitating and potentially life-threatening seizures.
Tegretol Retard change of name to Tegretol SR
Thursday, March 24, 2016Tegretol Retard, the name of this product will change in Ireland with immediate effect to Tegretol SR.
The Bearded Irishman (Joey O'Dea) raises €20k
Wednesday, March 23, 2016A sincere thanks to 'The Bearded Irishman' Joey O'Dea who has raised an amazing €20k which will go towards EIs research scheme.
Epilepsy Ireland is recruiting
Friday, March 18, 2016Epilepsy Ireland currently has two vacancies.
Can changes in heart activity be an indication of epilepsy?
Wednesday, March 16, 2016Researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio have discovered that, even in the absence of seizures, people with generalised epilepsy have differences in their heart activity compared to the average person.
11-03-2016 l Two more Presentation Slides from Epilepsy & Autism Information Day
Friday, March 11, 2016Edel our Western Community Resource Officer and Brothers of Charity Services Galway organised an Epilepsy & Autism Information Day on 8th March, the final two presentations and slides have now being made available, Thanks to all the attendees and guest speakers.
10 -03-2016 l Epilepsy & Autism Information Day Presentations
Friday, March 11, 2016Edel our Western Community Resource Officer and Brothers of Charity Services Galway organised an Epilepsy & Autism Information Day on 8th March, the presentations and slides have now being made available, Thanks to all the attendees and guest speakers.