Here’s what you should (and shouldn’t) do if you see someone having a seizure
41 percent of Irish people still believe you should put something in a person’s mouth if you see them having a seizure. You shouldn’t though, because contrary to popular belief, it won’t actually help. Today, March 26, marks the International Day of Epilepsy Awareness or, as it is otherwise known, Purple Day. Last month, Epilepsy […]
8 years ago
This seizure first aid video is something that every parent should show their child
It could save a life! This video from Epilepsy Action Australia teaches children how to help a classmate or friend while they are having a seizure and it’s something that every child should see. The short education film not only helps children understand what’s happening when they are having a seizure but also how to […]
8 years ago
Tyrone family to get medicinal cannabis for son, 12, after it was seized at airport
‘This is a medical emergency.’
8 years ago
Breakthrough: Doctors identify ‘rogue’ baby epilepsy gene
The gene triggers seizures in babies who are just days old.
9 years ago
400 Irish children born with birth defects as a result of epilepsy drug
Thousands of children in France suffered severe birth defects after their mothers took valproate-based drugs. To date, it appears that up to 400 Irish children have also been affected. Valproate-based drugs, primarily used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder and to prevent migraine headaches, were taken by up to 100,000 pregnant women in France between 1967 and […]
10 years ago
This is why lots of Irish landmarks will go purple on Sunday
If you’re out and about tomorrow you might notice that some buildings are lit up with purple. That’s because local towns and businesses are raising awareness for epilepsy. Epilepsy Ireland is encouraging Irish buildings and businesses to turn purple to raise awareness for epilepsy. Over 30 well known Irish buildings such as The Convention Centre and […]
10 years ago