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Fourth Annual National Walk for Epilepsy
Join us March 27, 2010 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for the fourth annual National Walk for Epilepsy. »Register Today

03/18/10 - Young Heroes with Epilepsy Rally for Change on Capitol Hill

03/15/10 - FDA Recommends Approval of Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy

03/09/10 - Light Therapy Might Help Scientists Silence Defective Brain Cells

03/03/10 - Study for Childhood Absence Epilepsy Shows Older Medication to be Most Effective

03/03/10 - Study Suggests No Long Term Harm from Ketogenic Diet

02/19/10 - New Epilepsy Research Initiative Approved at National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

02/16/10 - Senator Orrin Hatch Recognized for Achievements in Epilepsy Awareness

FDA Panel Recommends Approval of Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy
An FDA advisory panel is supporting a new treatment option for people with difficult to control seizures. »Read More

'National Walk for Epilepsy’ Teams!!
We are so excited by the many great 'National Walk for Epilepsy' teams, like the team led by television star and National Walk Chair Greg Grunberg! »Read More

Fourth Annual National Walk for Epilepsy
Join us March 27, 2010 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for the fourth annual National Walk for Epilepsy.»Register Today

In this issue:
Expressions of Courage®

What causes seizures?

Learn about what happens in the brain during a seizure. Also, find out about types of seizures, medications, first aid and more.

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Providing Legal Help

Our Jeanne A. Carpenter Epilepsy Legal Defense Fund helps fight discrimination in employment, education and other areas.

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Heroes Among Us

Show how much of a Hero you are for people with epilepsy. Create a personal page and set a goal to help raise funds for important programs, services and research.

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