epilepsy
Less than five patients in Northern Ireland have NHS prescriptions for medical cannabis
Six years after medical cannabis was legalised in the UK, it is still rarely prescribed in Northern Ireland - but the Department of Health says the law change has made it easier for clinical trials to take place
Folding implants that expand in the brain ‘could make epilepsy surgeries safer’
The new technology could significantly reduce the amount of brain surgery needed for epilepsy patients, scientists say.
People with epilepsy left ‘stranded and out of pocket’ due to rules around discounted travel passes
Northern Ireland has the highest epilepsy prevalence in the UK, with more than 23,000 people living with the condition
I wish I’d spoken about it – Jay Bothroyd reveals epilepsy battle during career
Bothroyd played in the Premier League, Italy and Japan but concealed his epilepsy.
Youngster celebrates new law after campaign against trolls targeting epilepsy
Zach’s Law has made it illegal to post flashing images online to trigger epileptic seizures, following a campaign by Zach Eagling, 12.
Scientists reconstruct Pink Floyd song from recorded brain waves of patients
Neuroscientists decoded the 1979 hit Another Brick In The Wall, Part 1.
New figures show Northern Ireland has highest epilepsy prevalence rate in UK
NEW figures showing Northern Ireland has the highest epilepsy prevalence rate in the UK are "highly concerning", a charity has warned.
Hearing loss and epilepsy identified as early signs of Parkinson’s – study
Researchers say it is important doctors are aware of the signs so patients can get a timely diagnosis and early help.
‘Dogs can be reliable early warning system for epileptics’
Scientists at Queen’s University Belfast analysed the reaction of dogs to odours and found they could predict when a seizure was imminent.
A third of epilepsy sufferers have not had review in 12 months
ONE in three people with epilepsy do not have access to a specialist nurse, according to new research.