Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
By: Natalie L. Boehm, MBA, RBLP-T What is an MRI? An MRI, also known as magnetic resonance imaging, is a medical imaging technique, which uses a magnetic field and computer-generated radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues in your body (Mayo Clinic, 2019). MRI’s allow radiologists to see cross-sectional areas of […]
Angelman Syndrome
Join the Defeating Epilepsy Foundation’s CEO & Founder, Natalie Boehm in this presentation on Angelman Syndrome. Angelman Syndrome is a genetic disorder due to a loss of function of the UBE3A gene in the 15th chromosome. Angelman Syndrome can cause delayed development, intellectual disability, speech and balance difficulties, and seizures.
Epilepsy and Healthcare
By: Maura Toner Despite epilepsy being one of the most common neurological disorders, patients often experience delays in diagnosis, lengthy referral times, ineffective medication, and disorganized co-management between various doctors and providers, among others. Finding affordable and convenient access to health care is paramount for the wellbeing of people battling epilepsy, yet the Epilepsy Foundation […]