Many of you have called the office and talked with Kathleen. Many of you have attended an epilepsy program where Kathleen presented. Many of you have received packets of information from Kathleen. Many of you have gathered at the office and discussed your child’s challenges and Kathleen was there for support. Many of you have read the newsletter that Kathleen edits. Many of you have attended a seminar that Kathleen has organized. Many of you have attended a professional advisory board meeting that Kathleen arranged. Many of you are nurses, medical interpreters, EMS personnel, police recruits, adult day care providers, childcare providers, school personnel, veterans, students and seniors. Continue reading
Category Archives: Community News
Epilepsy Symposium
EFMK is proud to host an educational symposium targeted to physicians, nurses and community health advocates. Top medical and public health professionals will present on epilepsy diagnosis, treatment, psychosocial issues, co-occurring conditions, women’s issues, SUDEP and status epilepticus. Continue reading
Advances in Medication Therapies for Epilepsy by Ronald Fields, MD
For patients with intractable epilepsy, there continues to be hope for improvement as treatment options continue to expand. Over the last four years, several new anti-seizure medications have become available in the U.S. and scientific studies continue to investigate novel treatment options for epilepsy. Continue reading