May 6, 2020 / Patricia Gibson
One in 26 Americans will develop epilepsy in their lifetimes and millions more will be touched by this devastating condition. While the diagnosis can be challenging there are people and groups who can provide support in many different ways. The trick is how to find them.
April 22, 2020 / Jessica Rosini and Beth Scolis
In these challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all trying to adjust to a “new normal”. But for individuals, caregivers, and families battling epilepsy, current shelter-in-place guidelines bring additional challenges and concerns.
April 8, 2020 / Dr. Vicky Whittemore
On this episode of Seizing Life, Dr. Vicky Whittemore, Program Director for Epilepsy and Epileptogenesis at NINDS and CURE Scientific Advisory Council member, explains how NINDS sets priorities, funds research, and collaborates with non-profits to move science forward in pursuit of new treatments for epilepsy.
March 25, 2020 / Dr. Jeffrey Loeb
On this episode of Seizing Life, CURE Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Initiative Grantee Dr. Jeffrey Loeb from the University of Illinois at Chicago explains how EEG data is used in diagnosing, treating, and researching epilepsy.
March 11, 2020 / Dr. Gemma Carvil
On this episode of Seizing Life, CURE Taking Flight Grantee Dr. Gemma Carvill explains how genetic discoveries in the lab can lead to precision care in the doctor’s office.
February 26, 2020 / Dr. Linda Laux
On this episode Dr. Linda Laux, Medical Director of the epilepsy center at Lurie Children’s Hospital, provides information on two new emergency seizure medications and discusses how they can be utilized in creating a Seizure Action Plan for epilepsy patients, families, and caregivers.
February 12, 2020 / Gardiner Lapham
On this episode, former CURE Board Chair and BAND Foundation trustee Gardiner Lapham speaks with current Board Chair Stacey Pigott about the global impact and complex challenges of epilepsy and tells us how the foundation is helping combat the epilepsy health crisis in the developing world.
January 29, 2020 / Kim and Mike Adamle
Mike Adamle was a fierce competitor in both college and the NFL, and went on to have a thriving career in broadcast journalism. Now Mike must tackle life with challenging diagnoses; epilepsy and CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy).
January 15, 2020 / Debbie Flader
On this episode, epilepsy advocate and one of the founding CURE mothers, Debbie Flader, details her daughter’s frustrating journey to diagnosis, provides insight on creating a seizure action plan, and explains how new rescue drugs may improve the lives of epilepsy patients and caregivers.
