1 in 3 people with epilepsy don't respond to current meds. 🌟 New research at UT Health San Antonio is exploring a breakthrough targeting potassium channels to calm over-excited neurons. 🧠💊 Read more: epilepsyu.com/science-medici… #EpilepsyResearch

Epilepsy affects nearly 500,000 U.S. children, yet only 1% get specialized care. 🧠 Early treatment at a Level 4 epilepsy centers can make all the difference. Read more: epilepsyu.com/5-trends-that-… #EpilepsyAwareness #PediatricEpilepsy

Seizures are often the first sign of a brain tumor. Treatment combines surgery, antiseizure meds, and cancer therapies. Precision care can improve outcomes for both! 🧠 Read more: epilepsyu.com/antiseizure-dr… #Epilepsy #BrainTumor

Marijuana use in epilepsy patients linked to shorter hospital stays (3.2 vs. 4.1 days) and better event capture rates in epilepsy monitoring units. 🧠 Read more: epilepsyu.com/marijuana-use-… #EpilepsyResearch #Cannabis

A new video helps clinicians discuss Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) with patients—empowering them with vital knowledge to manage risks. 🧠  Read more: epilepsyu.com/sudden-unexpec… #EpilepsyAwareness

Did you know? 2/3 of women with epilepsy won’t experience worsening seizures during pregnancy. Careful monitoring makes all the difference. 🩺💊 Read more: epilepsyu.com/anti-seizure-m… #EpilepsyAwareness

Epilepsy is more than seizures—it impacts mental health, cognition, and livelihoods. Proper diagnosis and innovative treatments are key. 💜 Read more: epilepsyu.com/new-treatments… #EpilepsyCare

Epilepsy + autism = double stigma. Claudia’s story highlights the strength it takes to overcome ridicule and misunderstanding. Let’s create a more inclusive world. 🌈 Read more: epilepsyu.com/epilepsy-and-a… #Epilepsy #Autism

Standardized care for infants with epilepsy is crucial. Researchers at #AES2024 push for equitable treatment and better socio-demographic data collection. 🧠 Read more: epilepsyu.com/addressing-dis… #EpilepsyCare

🌟 May your Christmas be bright, your heart light, and your holiday season full of peace and happiness. Merry Christmas from The Epilepsy Association! 🎁🎄

Adult brains grow new cells to support verbal learning & memory! 🧠 A USC study shows neurogenesis could unlock treatments for epilepsy, Alzheimer’s & more. Read more: epilepsyu.com/new-brain-cell… #BrainHealth #EpilepsyResearch

Patients & doctors in Saskatchewan are urging public coverage of Xcopri, a life-changing epilepsy medication. It’s time to prioritize health over politics. Read more: epilepsyu.com/top-epilepsy-d… #EpilepsyAwareness

Zoning out isn’t always daydreaming. Absence seizures in kids are often mistaken for inattention. Early recognition & care can make all the difference. Read more: epilepsyu.com/is-your-child-… #AbsenceSeizures #ChildHealth

From patient to nurse: Keri-Rose Tiessen overcame life-threatening seizures with help from the VCH Seizure Intervention Unit—and now helps others as part of their team. Read more: epilepsyu.com/vch-epilepsy-p… #EpilepsyAwareness #Inspiration

Struggling with drug-resistant epilepsy? UCSD is testing BHV-7000, a promising new medication activating potassium channels to reduce seizures. Read more: epilepsyu.com/drug-now-in-te…  #EpilepsyAwareness

Teens with epilepsy are 3x more likely to have eating disorders than their peers. A new study explores the link and calls for greater awareness. Read more: epilepsyu.com/teens-with-epi… #EpilepsyAwareness #MentalHealth

A Florida teen with epilepsy suffers burns, a fractured skull, and seizure relapses after a targeted firework attack. The world needs more compassion and empathy! Read more: epilepsyu.com/teenage-girls-… #epilepsyawareness

1 in 3 patients with focal epilepsy has medically refractory focal epilepsy (MRFE). PET and SPECT imaging are key tools for identifying seizure focus and aiding surgical planning. Read more: epilepsyu.com/nuclear-medici… #EpilepsyResearch

Epilepsy can severely impact daily life if unmanaged, but treatment and lifestyle changes can save lives. Early diagnosis, medication, or advanced options like nerve stimulation can make all the difference. Read more: epilepsyu.com/epilepsy-cause… #EpilepsyAwareness

Seizure clusters are a medical emergency. Prompt treatment with rescue meds like benzodiazepines can prevent complications like status epilepticus. Know the signs, stay prepared. Read more: epilepsyu.com/all-about-seiz… #EpilepsyAwareness