By: Lance Fogan, M.D. Lance Forgan, M.D. is a Clinical Professor of Neurology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. “Dings” is his first novel. It is a mother’s dramatic story that teaches epilepsy, now available in eBook, … Continued
By: Aliana Gordon Frontal Lobe Epilepsy What is Frontal Lobe Epilepsy? Frontal lobe epilepsy affects the area of the brain responsible for speech, motor skills, personality, and forming memories. It is the second-most common type of epilepsy that causes … Continued
By: Aliana Gordon What is Temporal Lobe Epilepsy? Temporal lobe epilepsy affects one of the two temporal lobes that lie behind the temples, which is responsible for language, emotion, and short-term memory. Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) involves focal seizures, … Continued
By: Natalie L. Boehm, MBA, RBLP-T For months now, America has been struggling getting through the pandemic caused by the coronavirus. It has divided many, some insisting it is a hoax and others following the guidelines set. The result has … Continued
By: Natalie L. Boehm, MBA, RBLP-T Since launching The Defeating Epilepsy Foundation, my goal has been to carry out the mission of my organization and to improve the care and lives of individuals battling epilepsy. Achieving this goal, I knew … Continued
By: Aliana Gordon Parietal lobe epilepsy is a rare form of epilepsy that affects the somatic senses of the body. Thesomatic senses embody touch, recognizing objects through touch (haptic perception), and thesense of position and movement (proprioception). Individuals that suffer … Continued