Epilepsy

A popular prescription medication used nationwide to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder is being recalled, according to a Food and Drug Administration enforcement report. The recall affects a drug commonly prescribed for these conditions.

A popular prescription medication, Depakote (Divalproex Sodium Delayed-release tablets), used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder, is being voluntarily recalled nationwide. Bionpharma Inc. initiated the recall after foreign tablets and capsules were reported, as noted in an FDA enforcement report.

Minnesota Live and Children’s Minnesota collaborate on KidCast, a weekly segment where children deliver weather forecasts. Ean Basset, a kid with epilepsy who loves adaptive sports and trains, is the featured guest. The segment highlights his journey and passion for weather.

Danny Glover discusses his Alzheimer’s diagnosis and ongoing efforts to reduce stigma around the disease. He has experienced speech and memory changes but remains active, attending events and advocating for honest conversations about health challenges. Glover also shares his past battle with epilepsy and his humanitarian work with organizations like UNICEF and the United Nations Development Program.

Deaundra Vega quit her job to care for her husband with severe epilepsy. A Medicaid-supported training program now pays her as a personal care assistant, alleviating financial strain.

The author owes $300,000 in student loans after pursuing degrees in social work, relying on unstable repayment policies and low wages. Changes to the federal SAVE repayment program, which bases payments on income, have increased her financial anxiety despite working in public service and managing health challenges like epilepsy.

Insurance denied coverage for a 13-year-old Illinois girl's surgery to treat severe epilepsy, but reversed its decision days after NBC News inquired. The surgery, recommended by her doctor, could help reduce her frequent seizures.

A six-month-old girl had a seizure and was initially diagnosed with epilepsy, but the true diagnosis was more severe. The girl's condition was later revealed to be more complex and heartbreaking than initially thought. The family's journey to uncover the truth about their daughter's health was challenging.

A six-month-old girl had a seizure and was initially diagnosed with epilepsy, but the true diagnosis was more severe. The girl's condition led to a heartbreaking revelation. The article tells the story of the girl's journey.

The article discusses a personal experience of developing epilepsy late in life, initially mistaking symptoms for menopause, and highlights the terrifying reason behind sudden epilepsy development in many people. The author shares their story of having a seizure and discovering the underlying cause. Epilepsy can occur suddenly in people with no prior history.

ARIA, the UK's equivalent to Darpa, has secured a billion-dollar budget to advance research targeting neurological conditions like epilepsy and Alzheimer's. The initiative aims to rewire the human brain through innovative scientific approaches.

An epileptic student, who was medically advised not to drive, was sentenced to nearly three years in prison after causing a pedestrian collision in London's West End while experiencing a seizure. The incident highlights the legal consequences of disregarding medical warnings.