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Epilepsy

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# epilepsy - Thursday 9 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Anti-epileptic Drugs

Epilepsy Ireland ‘extremely frustrated’ about drug substitution

The group believe generic versions of anti-epileptic drugs could lead to “breakthrough seizures”.

# epilepsy - Monday 25 February, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Gráinne O'Connor

HSE U-turn on funding for epilepsy sufferer ‘insulting’

Gráinne O’Connor, 27, had originally been declined funding by the HSE, even though her required treatment is not available in Ireland.

# epilepsy - Monday 11 February, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Opinion

Column: My son has epilepsy and stigma still surrounds the disease

Today marks European Epilepsy Day, a disease which is still underfunded, understaffed and underdeveloped in Ireland, writes John Verling.

From TheJournal.ie EUROPEAN EPILEPSY DAY

20% of people would not employ someone with epilepsy – survey

Many common misconceptions about epilepsy and its treatment still exist in Ireland. Here’s what you need to know.

# epilepsy - Sunday 29 July, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Epilepsy

New gene could potentially prevent epileptic seizures

Irish researchers have discovered a new gene that could offer new hope to epilepsy sufferers.

# epilepsy - Tuesday 1 May, 2012

Rough ride: Half a world away and still pedalling

Simon Hutchinson has crossed the half way point in his quest to cycle around the globe, but nothing is going according to plan.

# epilepsy - Monday 19 December, 2011

Meet the Irishman in the saddle for a gruelling round-the-world charity spin

Twenty-four year old Simon Hutchinson tells us about his plans to circumnavigate the world on his bike. Alone. No biggie.

# epilepsy - Friday 25 November, 2011

From The Daily Edge Twilight

Twilight Breaking Dawn film blamed for seizures

US reports claims that graphic birthing scene in the latest instalment of the Twilight film series may have triggered seizures in its viewers.

# epilepsy - Tuesday 15 February, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Health

Patients experience six-month delays for vital neurological services

A damning Neurological Alliance Ireland report shows that the state of neurological care in Ireland is “grossly inadequate”, says a leading consultant neurologist.