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Articles on epilepsy from the neurologists and neurosurgeons of United Neuroscience Institute.

EpilepsyPatient Education

New Epilepsy Diagnosis: A Guide to Your First Months

What a new epilepsy diagnosis means, how the first months of treatment work, how to keep a seizure diary, and when a seizure…

August 18, 2026 · Read →
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Seizure First Aid: What to Do and When to Call 911

How to help during a tonic-clonic seizure: steps to keep the person safe, mistakes to avoid, the recovery position, and when to…

August 18, 2026 · Read →
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Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)

SUDEP affects about 1 in 1,000 adults with epilepsy each year. Learn who is at higher risk and the steps that lower it, starting…

August 18, 2026 · Read →
EpilepsyPatient Education

Functional (Non-Epileptic) Seizures

Functional seizures look like epilepsy but have a different cause. Learn how video-EEG confirms the diagnosis and why treatment…

August 18, 2026 · Read →
EpilepsyPatient Education

Everyday Seizure Safety: Practical Steps for Home and Daily Life

Practical seizure safety for daily life: safer bathing and cooking, swimming supervision, alert devices, response plans, and…

August 18, 2026 · Read →
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Epilepsy and Driving in California: What Patients Should Know

How California handles driving after a seizure diagnosis: physician reporting, DMV case-by-case review, seizure-free intervals…

August 18, 2026 · Read →
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Living With Anti-Seizure Medication: A Day-to-Day Guide

Practical guidance on taking anti-seizure medication: why consistency matters, managing side effects, generics, refill routines…

August 18, 2026 · Read →
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Epilepsy in Women: Hormones, Pregnancy, and Long-Term Health

How epilepsy affects women: hormone and seizure interactions, birth control planning, pregnancy preparation, bone health, and…

August 18, 2026 · Read →
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Transitioning From Pediatric to Adult Epilepsy Care

How teens with epilepsy can prepare for adult neurology care: managing medications, driving rules, college and work disclosure…

August 18, 2026 · Read →

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