Members of our Professional Advisory Board (PAB) periodically offer in-depth articles on topics relevant and interesting to the epilepsy community
It is a time of hope for patients with epilepsy who have uncontrolled seizures, not only with these new pharmaceutical agents but additionally with multiple drugs in research development as well as new surgical and modulation therapies.
Read MoreYou can make sure your telemedicine visits are productive and helpful by spending time preparing and making sure you have a plan.
Read MoreBy: Tammy Sinkfield-Morey, DNP, RN, PHN, CRRN, EFMN Professional Advisory Board Member The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota (EFMN) committed to fully integrate the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion into its mission. This is a commitment to embrace standards of “fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all people, while
Read MoreCluster seizures are more likely to occur in patients who have more difficulty in controlling seizures, or refractory epilepsy, which is defined as having failed more than 2 seizure medications. Cluster seizures occur more often in patients with focal epilepsy but can occur in generalized epilepsy as well.
Read MoreSeizure Safety During Summer By: Joan Asmus, BSN, LSN, NBSCN – Professional Advisory Board Member It’s summertime! Many of us are expanding our activities to include fresh air and summer-specific activities. For many people, the scariest aspect of epilepsy is not knowing when or where a seizure will occur, and
Read MorePeople with epilepsy partner with their health care team in order to bring about better seizure control. In the first article Dr. Rogin emphasized the importance of taking medication as prescribed. Additional means of self-management are discussed in this article.
Read MoreManaging your Epilepsy (Part 2) – Communicating with your Team
By: Professional Advisory Board Member, Tess Sierzant, APRN, CNS
Managing your Epilepsy (Part 1): Managing your Medications by: Professional Advisory Board Member, Joanne Rogin MD, FAAN
Read MoreNeurostimulation Treatments for Epilepsy by: EFMN’s Professional Advisory Board Member Patricia Penovich, MD
Read MoreNew Medication for the Treatment of Epilepsy by: Professional Advisory Board Member, Joanne Rogin, MD
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