Epilepsy Action Australia

New research links maternal influenza infection during pregnancy with a higher risk of childhood seizures, especially febrile seizures. It did not appear to elevate the risk of developing epilepsy. The study calls for further research to understand the connection between prenatal infection and childhood neurological development. Click here to read the full article: https://loom.ly/0FA86rk #EpilepsyAwareness #FebrileSeizures #ChildHealth #Neurology

Researchers from 15 countries, led by Amsterdam UMC, have developed a way to predict which patients are at risk of epilepsy after a cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVT). CVT is a type of stroke that typically affects women between the ages of 20 and 50. The prediction model is now available worldwide free of charge, and the research it is based on is published in JAMA Neurology. Click here to read the full article: https://loom.ly/L9BwwHY #venoussinusthrombosis #epilepsy #seizures #epilepsyactionaustralia

📅 Today is International Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Awareness Day! Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is a rare epilepsy type beginning in early childhood. People with LGS experience many different types of seizures, often. Seizures regularly continue despite treatment. Treatments include medications, dietary therapies, and occasionally surgery or devices. Learn more: https://loom.ly/FbOeCN8 or call the National Epilepsy Line at 1300 37 45 37. #EpilepsyActionAustralia #LennoxGastautSyndrome #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #RareEpilepsy

🧠 Neurosurgery for drug-resistant epilepsy requires capturing seizure activity to locate the precise areas in the brain triggering seizures. The team at Boston Children's Hospital Epilepsy Center has piloted a new method for mapping seizure zones which is noninvasive, and provides valuable information a traditional EEG reading cannot. 📖 Click here to learn more: https://loom.ly/UXkWUQ8 #EpilepsyAwareness #EpilepsyResearch #EpilepsyActionAustralia

💜 Want to learn more about epilepsy and seizure response? Our Epilepsy Essentials course is designed for carers, teachers, disability workers, and anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of epilepsy. In just 30-45 minutes, gain essential insights on seizure types, epilepsy facts, and first aid—all in a self-paced, interactive format! 🎓 Complete online in 3 months to earn your certificate, no prerequisites needed! 📧 For group enrolments, email us at [email protected] 🔗 Sign up now: https://loom.ly/M64PlZE #EpilepsyEssentials #EpilepsyAwareness #SeizureFirstAid #EpilepsyActionAustralia

🎉 Celebrating 25 years of the Australian Pregnancy Register! Since 1999, this vital resource has advanced our understanding of antiseizure medications for pregnant women with epilepsy, shaping safer healthcare practices. With over 2,500 pregnancies studied, the Register has significantly reduced risks of foetal malformations and improved outcomes for mothers and babies. 🔗 Read the full press release: https://loom.ly/myPM87Q Contact Australian Pregnancy Register on 1800 069 722 or email [email protected] #AustralianPregnancyRegister #Epilepsy #EpilepsyActionAustralia #Pregnancy

💜 Exciting progress in safer epilepsy treatment for women! 💜 Researchers at the The University of Queensland have made a breakthrough that may enable women with epilepsy to safely access the highly effective medication sodium valproate during pregnancy. By using lab-grown mini-spinal cords, the team identified that combining the medication with another drug, Rapamycin, could prevent spinal malformations in foetuses. This innovation brings us closer to safer epilepsy management during pregnancy. 🔗 Read more: https://loom.ly/ZZHfZzs #EpilepsyAwareness #MedicalBreakthrough #SaferPregnancy #EpilepsyActionAustralia

🌡️ Heatwaves and Epilepsy🌡️ A new study from UCL reveals that heatwaves may increase abnormal brain activity and seizures in some people with epilepsy. Researchers found that temperatures above 28°C were linked to more frequent seizures during intracranial electroencephalography (icEEG) tests. This important research underscores the need for more studies on how climate impacts neurological health. For more on this significant finding, check out the full article: https://loom.ly/yCGnENY #EpilepsyAwareness #Heatwaves #Neurology #Research

Matt Preston joined Sammy J on ABC Radio to talk about his younger brother William, who tragically died at age 22 in 1998 from sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). Click here to listen to the full interview: https://loom.ly/xSSXpBM #SUDEP #SUDEPActionDay #EpilepsyAwareness #EpilepsyActionAustralia #ABCRadio

Watch professor Ingrid Scheffer's interview with ABC News as health professionals are joining forces to raise awareness of SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy) to understand and prevent fatal seizures. Click here to watch the interview: https://loom.ly/ElMwk-c #SUDEP #SUDEPActionDay #Epilepsyawareness #EpilepsyActionAustralia