epilepsy
Coverage of epilepsy in the Nexus archive.
- Danny Glover speaks about his Alzheimer’s diagnosis
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.
- I quit my job to care for my sick husband. A little-known program provided training and pays me to do it.
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.
- I'm struggling to pay off my $300,000 student loan debt. The coming changes to repayment plans have me even more worried.
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 denies coverage for teen’s surgery to treat severe 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.
- Our little girl was six months old when she had a seizure and we were told it was epilepsy... the truth was so much more heartbreaking
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.
- Our little girl was six months old when she had a seizure and we were told it was epilepsy... the truth was so much more heartbreaking
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.
- I thought my 'deja vu' was down to menopause... and then I had a seizure. This is the terrifying reason so many people are suddenly developing epilepsy late in life - I had no idea until it was almost too late
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.
- The UK’s Answer to Darpa Wants to Rewire the Human Brain
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.
- Epileptic student who was ordered not to drive by doctors is jailed for nearly three years after ploughing into pedestrian in London's West End 'while having a fit'
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.