Epilepsy Ireland listed as Patient Partners in establishment of National PPI Network
We are delighted to have been listed as a local patient partner in the development of a National Public & Patient Involvement (PPI) Network.
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New study suggest seizure activity could be predicted up to a day in advance.
A new study recently featured in medical journal, The Lancet Neurology, has reported that seizure activity for people with focal epilepsy could be predicted up to day or more in advance of a seizure.
Minister for Health announces funding for Medical Cannabis Access Programme.
Updated: 2nd February 2021
The Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly has announced that the Medicinal Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP) has been added to the HSE Service Plan for 2021, a move that will enable the funding and delivery of the MCAP this year. The MCAP was established through legislation passed in 2019 but has not been made operational as yet.
Epilepsy Patient Portal highlighted in leading medical journal
The Epilepsy Patient Portal has once again been featured in a leading medical journal, Epilepsy & Behaviour.
2020 Christmas Message from Epilepsy Ireland CEO, Peter Murphy
In normal times, the end of each year allows for a period of reflection on the months that have passed us by. However, it is fair to say that for many, they will want to skip this end of year look-back and fast forward to January 1st so we can firmly put 2020 in the rear view mirror!
Cyberpunk 2077 - Time for a wider conversation on Photosensitive content
Further to our recent article regarding photosensitive issues identified in the game Cyberpunk 2077, we welc
Dr. Cristina Ruedell Reschke awarded inaugural Cure Epilepsy Cameron Boyce Foundation Taking Flight Award
In another acknowledgement of the outstanding epilepsy researchers we have right here in Ireland, we were delighted to see that Dr. Cristina Ruedell Reschke of the RCSI and FutureNeuro has been awarded the inaugural CURE Epilepsy Cameron Boyce Foundation Taking Flight Award.
Cyberpunk 2077 - Photosensitivity Warning
A new video game due to be released tomorrow contains a number of scenes throughout the game which may be a seizure trigger for those with photosensitive epilepsy.
WHO to draft Global Action Plan on Epilepsy
At the World Health Assembly held in November, World Health Organisation (WHO) member states endorsed a resolution calling for scaled-up and integrated action on epilepsy and other neurological disorders and asked that the WHO draft a global action plan.
The World Health Assembly is the decision-making body of the WHO, attended by delegates from each country and responsible for setting the policies of the WHO.
TikTok launch new photosensitive epilepsy feature
TikTok have announced the addition of a new feature aimed at warning people with photosensitive epilepsy that they may be about to view triggering content.