# epilepsy - Monday 27 December, 2021
# Risk To Baby
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly committed to an inquiry a year ago, reports Noteworthy's Maria Delaney The 'vast majority' of the recommended services for affected children have not been put in place Four nurses - a key measure to 'reduce harm in the future' - are still not appointed
# epilepsy - Tuesday 31 August, 2021
# Man's Best Friend
# Man's Best Friend
19 dogs demonstrated more behavioural changes when confronted by seizure-associated odours, compared with their response to control odours.
# epilepsy - Friday 16 April, 2021
# Risk To Baby
# Risk To Baby
Noteworthy finds that pleas for help from women impacted by valproate (Epilim) continue to be dismissed.
# epilepsy - Wednesday 8 July, 2020
# Ignored
# Ignored
Irish patient groups call for a State apology and similar inquiries here following the publication of a UK report.
# epilepsy - Tuesday 20 August, 2019
# Honour Your Heroes
# Honour Your Heroes
Sacha Dekker took part in Beaumont Hospital Foundation’s annual Honour Your Heroes event today.
# epilepsy - Monday 10 June, 2019
# Epilepsy
# Epilepsy
The discovery was made by researchers at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
# epilepsy - Tuesday 7 May, 2019
# Cannabis Eire
# Cannabis Eire
The legislation to underpin the medicinal cannabis scheme is due to be signed off on in the coming weeks.
# epilepsy - Tuesday 20 November, 2018
# Fined
# Fined
John Mountaine received a fine of €100.
# epilepsy - Thursday 1 November, 2018
# Seizures
# Seizures
The move has been welcomed by some, while others say the new rules are still too restrictive.
# epilepsy - Tuesday 23 October, 2018
# Epilepsy
# Epilepsy
Each one of us will experience death or personal loss at some point so for me it seems logical to share my path to try and offer reassurance and hope to others, writes Mark Earley 18 months after the death of his wife Liane.
# epilepsy - Tuesday 7 August, 2018
# Epilepsy
# Epilepsy
An advocacy group representing the man said he has lost “his rights as a citizen”.
# epilepsy - Sunday 20 May, 2018
# National Epilepsy Week
# National Epilepsy Week
Living with epilepsy is challenging, it is a challenge for those who have the condition but it’s also a challenge for their friends and family, writes Eva-Jayne Gaffney.
# epilepsy - Sunday 18 February, 2018
# New Beginnings
From The42
# New Beginnings
Richael Timothy was forced to retire from Gaelic football at 21 with epilepsy, but has found a new lease of life in para-cycling.
# epilepsy - Thursday 25 January, 2018
# Alternative Treatment
# Alternative Treatment
People with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe and lifelong form of childhood-onset epilepsy, were found to have benefitted from the treatment.
# epilepsy - Sunday 10 December, 2017
# Trinity
# Trinity
Many people with the condition say they find it difficult to decide who to tell, and how to go about it.
# epilepsy - Tuesday 26 September, 2017
# Valproate
# Valproate
An Irish woman whose three children have disabilities will give evidence at a public hearing today.
# epilepsy - Thursday 20 April, 2017
# Valproate
# Valproate
The types of birth defects attributed to the drug included spina bifida as well as defects of the heart and genital organs.
# epilepsy - Thursday 23 February, 2017
# Medicinal Cannabis
# Medicinal Cannabis
Vera Twomey met with Health Minister Simon Harris today.
# epilepsy - Saturday 11 February, 2017
# EPILEPSY DAY
# EPILEPSY DAY
Monday is International Epilepsy Day. Ailbhe Benson (27) reveals her personal journey with the condition that affects over 37,000 people in Ireland.
# epilepsy - Thursday 24 November, 2016
# Ava
# Ava
A parent of a severe epilepsy sufferer said cannabidiol helped to greatly reduce her seizures.
# epilepsy - Thursday 17 November, 2016
# Cannabis Oil
# Cannabis Oil
Tristan Cahalane suffers from an extremely rare form of epilepsy and cannabis oil helps with his treatment.
# epilepsy - Saturday 24 September, 2016
# Dravet Syndrome
# Dravet Syndrome
TDs will debate medicinal cannabis use in the near future.
# epilepsy - Friday 29 April, 2016
# Seizures
# Seizures
Some 11 types of pharmaceutical medication have failed to improve Ava Barry’s condition.
# epilepsy - Thursday 21 April, 2016
# Airside Bootcamp
# Airside Bootcamp
Epilepsy Ireland said the Facebook ad had caused upset and hurt to people with epilepsy and their families.
# epilepsy - Sunday 14 February, 2016
# Opinion
# Opinion
I enjoyed partying and drinking with friends but then I was diagnosed with epilepsy.
# epilepsy - Saturday 2 January, 2016
# England
# England
Trigger was then taken to a local vet to be put down.
# epilepsy - Thursday 17 December, 2015
# Epilepsy
# Epilepsy
Irish-led research could lead to a breakthrough in treatment for people with epilepsy.
# epilepsy - Friday 28 August, 2015
# Nurses
# Nurses
Vacant positions have been filled but the unit will not reopen until 21 September.
# epilepsy - Wednesday 18 February, 2015
# I Thee Dread
From The Daily Edge
# I Thee Dread
She says, “I do.” He says, “You’ll do.”
# epilepsy - Tuesday 3 February, 2015
# Epilepsy
# Epilepsy
A former Irish cricketer talks about her diagnosis of epilepsy.
# epilepsy - Saturday 13 September, 2014
# Gruelling
# Gruelling
The swim is in memory of a family friend with epilepsy who died in 2010.
# epilepsy - Thursday 7 August, 2014
# Insane In The Brain
# Insane In The Brain
The results could be good news for those suffering from nervous system disorders.
# epilepsy - Wednesday 30 July, 2014
# Seizures
# Seizures
The Health Products Regulatory Authority said this is just a precautionary measure and patients do not have to return packs to their pharmacy.
# epilepsy - Monday 10 February, 2014
# Epilepsy
# Epilepsy
A new campaign to raise awareness about epilepsy is supported by Ireland’s rugby coach Joe Schmidt, whose son has the condition.
# epilepsy - Sunday 28 July, 2013
# News Fix
# News Fix
Everybody’s talking about garda behaviour at the 2010 student protest, injuries at Croagh Patrick and continued violence in Egypt.
# Health
# Health
People with epilepsy are asking to be informed in advance about the type of lighting at shows – so they don’t have to leave due to seizure risk.
# epilepsy - Monday 22 July, 2013
# Research
# Research
The risk is heightened for individuals who suffer from depression or other psychiatric conditions.
# epilepsy - Thursday 9 May, 2013
# Anti-epileptic Drugs
# Anti-epileptic Drugs
The group believe generic versions of anti-epileptic drugs could lead to “breakthrough seizures”.
# epilepsy - Monday 25 February, 2013
# Gráinne O'Connor
# Gráinne O'Connor
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
# Opinion
# Opinion
Today marks European Epilepsy Day, a disease which is still underfunded, understaffed and underdeveloped in Ireland, writes John Verling.
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