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Disney star Cameron Boyce died of epilepsy, coroner says

The Los Angeles County coroner's office says Disney actor Cameron Boyce died unexpectedly from epilepsy.

epilepsy - Fox News
2:37am PDT - July 31st, 2019

Disney star Cameron Boyce died of epilepsy, coroner says

Boyce's family had earlier said the Disney star suffered from an ongoing medical condition

epilepsy - CBS News
7:44pm PDT - July 30th, 2019

Cameron Boyce autopsy: Epilepsy caused of death for Disney star, coroner says

Boyce's family had earlier said the Disney star suffered from an ongoing medical condition

epilepsy - CBS News
7:44pm PDT - July 30th, 2019

Disney star Cameron Boyce's official cause of death confirmed by coroner

Descendants star Cameron Boyce 'died from epilepsy' according to coroners report as cause of death is revealed

epilepsy - Mirror
6:39pm PDT - July 30th, 2019

Disney star Cameron Boyce's cause of death confirmed by Los Angeles coroner

The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner has confirmed that actor Cameron Boyce died of epilepsy.

epilepsy - Entertainment Weekly
5:49pm PDT - July 30th, 2019

Scientists decode brain speech signals into written text

Doctors have been able to turn brain signals for speech into written sentences in a research project that aims to transform how patients with severe disabilities communicate.

epilepsy - Fox News
1:14pm PDT - July 30th, 2019

Brain speech signals decoded into written text in breakthrough research for people with paralysis

Doctors have been able to turn brain signals for speech into written sentences in a research project that aims to transform how patients with severe disabilities communicate.

epilepsy - Fox News
1:14pm PDT - July 30th, 2019

Wife of seriously ill British man threatened with deportation as husband 'fears for his life'

Exclusive: Mark Leonardi, who suffers from end-stage kidney disease and epilepsy, left feeling 'lost' after his wife of four years was detained in Yarl's Wood and threatened with removal to Thailand

epilepsy - Independent
12:08pm PDT - July 30th, 2019

Wife of seriously ill British man threatened with deportation as husband ‘fears for his life’

Exclusive: Mark Leonardi, who suffers from end-stage kidney disease and epilepsy, left feeling ‘lost’ after his wife of four years was detained in Yarl’s Wood and threatened with removal to Thailand

epilepsy - Independent
12:08pm PDT - July 30th, 2019

Officials recall MORE batches of two drugs for Parkinson's and epilepsy

The UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has recalled more batches of the drugs Vimpat and Neupro after concerns about them were first raised last month.

epilepsy - Daily Mail
10:28am PDT - July 25th, 2019

On alert and saving lives, the dogs trained to help people with epilepsy

Families of loved ones who live with epilepsy are now relying on trained dogs to detect their seizures, and one mother says their dog saved her son's life on multiple occasions.

epilepsy - ABC News (AU)
6:15pm PDT - July 24th, 2019

Here’s why animals behave strangely during lunar and solar eclipses

For most animals, the structure of their day – and indeed their year – depends on the light-dark cycle. These regular and rhythmic cycles in the length of days tell animals when they should be foraging, when they should be asleep, when it’s time to migrate an…

epilepsy - The Next Web
3:37pm PDT - July 18th, 2019

Cameron Boyce's death shines a light on fatal stigma

The death of Cameron Boyce, the talented Disney actor who according to his family died in his sleep following a seizure at the age of 20, resonates deeply with the experiences of so many other families who have lost their loved ones to Sudden Unexpected Death…

epilepsy - CNN
5:29am PDT - July 18th, 2019

Is Your Heartbeat Off, or Blood Sugar High? On the Road, You Can Keep Track

Travelers with heart conditions, diabetes and epilepsy can check on themselves — even report to their doctors — with new devices and apps.

epilepsy - The New York Times
1:12pm PDT - July 15th, 2019

The marijuana industry needs innovation to thrive

There’s a kind of boom and bust cycle that tends to follow the development of every new technology, or every major societal change. People get excited about the possibilities of the shiny new concept, they dump money into stocks, they start businesses in the …

epilepsy - The Next Web
7:32am PDT - July 15th, 2019

Pittsburgh Zoo announces death of lion that suffered from 'very rare' condition

The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium this week announced the death of a 10-year-old African lion named Razi.

epilepsy - Fox News
9:35am PDT - July 11th, 2019

How Cameron Boyce’s Epilepsy May Have Caused His Death at 20

The Disney Channel star’s family released a statement confirming his medical condition, which led to a fatal seizure over the weekend. In the U.S., about 2,600 people a year die from a disorder known as sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.

epilepsy - The New York Times
1:49pm PDT - July 10th, 2019

Cameron Boyce's family says epilepsy caused fatal seizure

Michelle Obama, Bob Iger and several Disney co-stars reacted to Boyce's death on social media

epilepsy - CBS News
11:07am PDT - July 10th, 2019

Family says Cameron Boyce's fatal seizure was caused by epilepsy

The ongoing medical condition that the Disney Channel actor had was epilepsy, his family told People magazine. Cameron Boyce died in his sleep over the weekend.

epilepsy - CNN
5:38am PDT - July 10th, 2019

What is epilepsy? Here's what you need to know about the seizure-causing spectrum of disorders

An estimated 2.3 million adults in the United States have epilepsy.

epilepsy - CNN
7:25pm PDT - July 8th, 2019

Lyft, Aptiv and the National Federation of the Blind partner on self-driving for low vision riders

Lyft and Aptiv are already running autonomous driving trials in Las Vegas, and now they’re expanding that limited pilot to include low vision and blind riders in a new partnership with the National Federation of the Blind. In a blog post dealing the news, Lyf…

epilepsy - TechCrunch
7:37am PDT - July 8th, 2019

Hospital staff 'off their faces' after grandfather unwittingly gives them cannabis-laced cake

He was unaware leftover treat from grandson's 18th birthday contained class B drug

epilepsy - Independent
2:02pm PDT - July 5th, 2019

Teenager 'traumatised' after nurses left him lying in urine for an hour

Hull Royal Infirmary has apologised over its treatment of Daniel Robertson, who has autism and epilepsy

epilepsy - Mirror
1:25am PDT - July 3rd, 2019

Medical cannabis 'expectations unfairly raised'

The government did not manage expectations after allowing doctors to prescribe cannabis, a report finds.

epilepsy - BBC News
7:56pm PDT - July 2nd, 2019

Who will wake up from a coma? Electrical jolts in the brain offer hints

44% with electrical activity woke up and recovered, compared to 14% without activity

epilepsy - Ars Technica
7:00am PDT - June 30th, 2019

RT @MeetMeAtCalvary: Today, let us pray for Riley Faith and family (Update tonight). Please also pray for Ben’s mother and family as they g…

Wonder Woman (@lulabelldesign1)
7:52am PDT - July 17th, 2023

ADHD and Epilepsy in Adults: What to Know https://t.co/xBJlEB6vof

ejayspharmacyrx (@ejayspharmacyrx)
7:49am PDT - July 17th, 2023

From #Migraines, #Epilepsy, #Alzheimers & more, @ahnneuroscience helps patients manage their chronic neurological conditions so they can live their best lives. Learn more about their services https://t.co/e0ug3flYlq #ahn

Emily Kostelnik (@em_kostelnik)
7:43am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @Dr_FelixChan: Final week to apply for this PhD studentship opportunity: https://t.co/k1FmSV4L8D Reach out if you want to chat. Interna…

Elizaveta Olkhova (@Lizasome)
7:42am PDT - July 17th, 2023

Differences in epilepsy care between European countries are not surprising given variability in national income, life expectancy and healthcare systems. Today’s #Headway2023 findings show what we can do to improve care for patients with epilepsy in Europe. https://t.co/L8E57wo18X

Angelini Pharma (@AngeliniPharma)
7:35am PDT - July 17th, 2023
What to know when there are high temps and you have epilepsy 

#epilepsyawareness https://t.co/gTvnVvieJm

What to know when there are high temps and you have epilepsy #epilepsyawareness https://t.co/gTvnVvieJm

Epilepsy Newfoundland & Labrador (@EpilepsyNL)
7:34am PDT - July 17th, 2023

ADHD and Epilepsy in Adults: What to Know https://t.co/7uYvnFKSNv

Felicity Dryer (@FelicityDryer)
7:33am PDT - July 17th, 2023

Medical Marijuana and Intractable Epilepsy: Texas Guide https://t.co/taAmKbughR #MedicalMarijuanaCard #ARCannabisClinic

ARCannabisClinic.com (@ARCannabisClin1)
7:30am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @AutismPractice: "Being #autistic can make it harder to explain individual experiences & sensations to others - which can mean it’s hard…

Port Glasgow ASN Parent Group (@ASNParentGroup1)
7:29am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @apetrusk: Caleb, my grandson, has a doctor's appointment next week. They will perform some tests that will last about 4 hours. He was b…

Jerseygirl Defiant (@Jerseygirl39215)
7:27am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @carrieaburke: @ESNA_epilepsy treatment & prescribing day underway with first speaker @epilepsymidwife #valproate #epilepsy https://t.co…

ValproateSurvivors (@ValproateUK)
7:25am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @apetrusk: Caleb, my grandson, has a doctor's appointment next week. They will perform some tests that will last about 4 hours. He was b…

George Wolff (@Wolfflak)
7:23am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @Emma4facs: We @JanetWilliams99 @Infactuk are appalled to find some #Epilepsy Charity Reps/Employees WERE aware of the 2 Clinician Sign…

Gemma Lou B (@IslasVoice)
7:23am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @CannabisHnews: Five years on, the parents of children who helped legalise medicinal cannabis in 2018 are back at square one – forced to…

Sarah Sinclair (@sarahlsinclair_)
7:21am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @queenimajica: Hey. Can any of you please loan me $85 for my instacart order? Four toddlers needn fed, my daughter needs food with her e…

NessaLeeW (@carisi_)
7:20am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @Emma4facs: We @JanetWilliams99 @Infactuk are appalled to find some #Epilepsy Charity Reps/Employees WERE aware of the 2 Clinician Sign…

janet williams MBE INFACT/FACSA (@JanetWilliams99)
7:20am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @Ambrosetti_: .@rkalviainen: More emphasis on patient and public involvement in #epilepsy #research is needed. Not simply people being r…

Angelini Pharma (@AngeliniPharma)
7:19am PDT - July 17th, 2023
.@rkalviainen: More emphasis on patient and public involvement in #epilepsy #research is needed. Not simply people being recruited as the target population or as a “data point

.@rkalviainen: More emphasis on patient and public involvement in #epilepsy #research is needed. Not simply people being recruited as the target population or as a “data point" but #patients as proactive and engaged actors #Headway2023 https://t.co/t4Nmnc9pIo

The European House - Ambrosetti (@Ambrosetti_)
7:17am PDT - July 17th, 2023
.@NicolaSpecchio_: Early diagnosis is critical for timely disease-specific management and for an improved quality of life of patients with #epilepsy. Benefits include the possibility to participate in clinical trials and more targeted therapies 
#Headway2023 https://t.co/fU9yXFuIc3

.@NicolaSpecchio_: Early diagnosis is critical for timely disease-specific management and for an improved quality of life of patients with #epilepsy. Benefits include the possibility to participate in clinical trials and more targeted therapies #Headway2023 https://t.co/fU9yXFuIc3

The European House - Ambrosetti (@Ambrosetti_)
7:17am PDT - July 17th, 2023
The Fellows Program is our flagship career development program for early career researchers, clinicians, + APPs working in #epilepsy. We're accepting applications for the 2023 program, due by 8/15. Space is limited + the program fills up each year. Apply: https://t.co/RJOEYQZdYj https://t.co/uuQQnCT0cT

The Fellows Program is our flagship career development program for early career researchers, clinicians, + APPs working in #epilepsy. We're accepting applications for the 2023 program, due by 8/15. Space is limited + the program fills up each year. Apply: https://t.co/RJOEYQZdYj https://t.co/uuQQnCT0cT

American Epilepsy Society (@AmEpilepsySoc)
7:17am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @epilepsy_w: Dr. Catherine, an epilepsy specialist, will be sharing. What foods are good for PLWE, what foods you should avoid/ not take…

Benjamin Mavuru (@bmavuru)
7:16am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @WCF_YE: Case Number 4: Qusay suffers from cerebral paralysis with repeated epilepsy spasms as well as malnutrition, relapse & deformit…

TRANSform (@tates5a)
7:16am PDT - July 17th, 2023
Matthew Walker: to improve #epilepsy care we need to improve collaboration in 3 ways. Between the countries, within the countries and with the management of the other #neurological disorders 
#Headway2023 https://t.co/Kb5xc3s1v3

Matthew Walker: to improve #epilepsy care we need to improve collaboration in 3 ways. Between the countries, within the countries and with the management of the other #neurological disorders #Headway2023 https://t.co/Kb5xc3s1v3

The European House - Ambrosetti (@Ambrosetti_)
7:16am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @apetrusk: Caleb, my grandson, has a doctor's appointment next week. They will perform some tests that will last about 4 hours. He was b…

erronious monk (James Dyer) (@JamesDy67255478)
6:52am PDT - July 17th, 2023
.@NicolaSpecchio_: Early diagnosis is critical for timely disease-specific management and for an improved quality of life of patients with #Epilepsy. Benefits include the possibility to participate in clinical trials and more targeted therapies
#Headway2030 https://t.co/azHEGhmuaK

.@NicolaSpecchio_: Early diagnosis is critical for timely disease-specific management and for an improved quality of life of patients with #Epilepsy. Benefits include the possibility to participate in clinical trials and more targeted therapies #Headway2030 https://t.co/azHEGhmuaK

The European House - Ambrosetti (@Ambrosetti_)
6:51am PDT - July 17th, 2023
Matthew Walker: to improve #epilepsy care we need to improve collaboration in 3 ways. Between the countries, within the countries and with the management of the other #neurological disorders
#Headway2030 https://t.co/dgV9onsvoC

Matthew Walker: to improve #epilepsy care we need to improve collaboration in 3 ways. Between the countries, within the countries and with the management of the other #neurological disorders #Headway2030 https://t.co/dgV9onsvoC

The European House - Ambrosetti (@Ambrosetti_)
6:51am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @epilepsysociety: Did you see Jo, our Epilepsy Advocate, in the @thetimes ? At the Epilepsy Society we want to revolutionise treatment…

anneleen lindsay (@anneleenphoto)
6:50am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @Dr_FelixChan: Final week to apply for this PhD studentship opportunity: https://t.co/k1FmSV4L8D Reach out if you want to chat. Interna…

Aston Institute of Health & Neurodevelopment (IHN) (@Aston_IHN)
6:49am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @epilepsysociety: Did you see Jo, our Epilepsy Advocate, in the @thetimes ? At the Epilepsy Society we want to revolutionise treatment…

Reluctant Expat (@reluctantexpat)
6:48am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @epilepsysociety: Did you see Jo, our Epilepsy Advocate, in the @thetimes ? At the Epilepsy Society we want to revolutionise treatment…

Kay (@K_GRRGIRL)
6:47am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @LBCNews: Jack the Ripper 'was an alcoholic cigarmaker with epilepsy', a historian with family links to the original investigation has c…

Worthing Wonderings (@SieurdePonthieu)
6:44am PDT - July 17th, 2023

A service to celebrate the life of Peter John Wiltshire took place earlier today at Test Valley Crematorium. This wonderful service was conducted by Diane Bell. Donations in memory of Peter were given to Epilepsy Action. https://t.co/e0fMIK3V4O

WessexFuneralService (@WessexFS)
6:44am PDT - July 17th, 2023
Did you see Jo, our Epilepsy Advocate, in the @thetimes ? 

At the Epilepsy Society we want to revolutionise treatment and give more people hope of a life without seizures. 

Sign our petition today: https://t.co/EHZVh6gfDl https://t.co/WQPmjflSrR

Did you see Jo, our Epilepsy Advocate, in the @thetimes ? At the Epilepsy Society we want to revolutionise treatment and give more people hope of a life without seizures. Sign our petition today: https://t.co/EHZVh6gfDl https://t.co/WQPmjflSrR

Epilepsy Society (@epilepsysociety)
6:44am PDT - July 17th, 2023

We would like to extend the warmest welcome to our new national president and CEO, Bernice! We are delighted to see her join us in the fight to end Epilepsy! https://t.co/xCCHPryDLf

Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas (@EFCST)
6:44am PDT - July 17th, 2023
EPILEPSIA - New Articles - July 15, 2023 
https://t.co/ruaNaXgxBU

#epilepsy #epilepsyresearch #ILAE @IlaeWeb @epilepsiajourn @WileyNeuro https://t.co/nVJuk6SHIS

EPILEPSIA - New Articles - July 15, 2023 https://t.co/ruaNaXgxBU #epilepsy #epilepsyresearch #ILAE @IlaeWeb @epilepsiajourn @WileyNeuro https://t.co/nVJuk6SHIS

Epilepsia (@EpilepsiaJourn)
6:43am PDT - July 17th, 2023

A collaborative framework is critical to improve treatment and research in the field of Brain Health in Europe. Hear more from today’s #Headway2023 event featuring experts from across the epilepsy field as we work to create a new roadmap for epilepsy care: https://t.co/L8E57wo18X

Angelini Pharma (@AngeliniPharma)
6:43am PDT - July 17th, 2023

When will this cruelty for UK kids with #epilepsy cease? A medicine exists to control their seizures, but the govt won't pay for it. Great reporting from @RDeevoy @MedcanFamily @SaveTheUnic0rn #cannabis https://t.co/NSYcSAcr9q

IACM Patient Council (@IACMPatients)
6:39am PDT - July 17th, 2023

Jack the Ripper 'was an alcoholic cigarmaker with epilepsy', a historian with family links to the original investigation has claimed after she unearthed new medical notes https://t.co/vqg9BXXodU

LBC News (@LBCNews)
6:39am PDT - July 17th, 2023

Jack the Ripper 'was an alcoholic cigarmaker with epilepsy', a historian with family links to the original investigation has claimed after she unearthed new medical notes https://t.co/o13J15y0AB

LBC (@LBC)
6:39am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @China4Tech: By @CGTNOfficial (#China #AI) “Using a brain implant to treat #epilepsy? High hopes have been placed on Brain-Computer Inte…

Tan (@747615816Tan)
6:38am PDT - July 17th, 2023