SUDEP Action Day is coming up!
October 13, 2020 - by MDOctober 23 is SUDEP Action Day. Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) occurs when a person with epilepsy dies suddenly and prematurely, and no reason for death is found. …
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New research shows 1,633 lives could be saved through seizure improvement
October 29, 2020 - by MDPlease note – this is Australian information. New research from Monash University shows a 10% improvement in seizure freedom would prevent 1,633 deaths and save $1.1 billion in healthcare costs.
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Epilepsy Specialist Series 2020
November 9, 2020 - by MDEpilepsy New Zealand was pleased to host a webinar with two of Australia's most pre-eminent epilepsy specialists. You can watch the recordings here.
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COVID-19 Vaccine and Epilepsy
February 4, 2021 - by MDThe Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use in New Zealand. We know that many of you have questions about the vaccine, and it is our responsibility to share…
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IBE & ILAE Joint Statement on Coronavirus Vaccine
February 24, 2021 - by MDThe following statement was provided by the International Bureau for Epilepsy and the International League Against Epilepsy. Vaccines against COVID19 are currently being approved and becoming available. There is currently…
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Epilepsy Information and Support Line now available
May 12, 2021 - by MDOur Epilepsy Educators are available to provide advice, information, and assistance to people living with epilepsy and their whanau. The Information and Support Line (0800 37 45 37) is…
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