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March 22, 2023

#112 From Desperation to Hope: The Founding and Future of CURE Epilepsy

Guest: Susan Axelrod and Barbara Kelly

This week on Seizing Life Susan Axelrod, CURE Epilepsy founder, and Barbara Kelly, the founding Research Chair, discuss the past, present, and future of the organization and epilepsy research.

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Healthcare
April 24, 2019

#13 Epilepsy… It’s Complicated

Guest: Dr. Charles Marcuccilli

Despite 3.4 million Americans being impacted by epilepsy, the public still knows very little about this disorder. Discover the positive impact eliminating stigma can have on those with epilepsy.

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Living with Epilepsy
April 10, 2019

#12 Epilepsy Summer Camp: Where Kids Can Be Kids

Guest: Meg Busing

Hear how a personal journey inspired a summer camp for kids with epilepsy.

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Living with Epilepsy
April 3, 2019

#11 Epilepsy and College: How to Survive and Thrive

Guest: Eva and Michelle Wadzinski

A college student with epilepsy offers advice on not only how to survive, but also thrive.

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Family
March 27, 2019

#10 School Nurse Shortages: The Challenges Students and Families Face

Guest: Laurel Henson and Wendy Katten

Find out how one family impacted by epilepsy is affected daily by the national school nurse shortage.

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Epilepsy Research
March 20, 2019

#9 SUDEP: What You Need to Know

Guest: Tom Stanton

Learn about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) and what preventative steps to take.

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Healthcare
March 13, 2019

#8 Epilepsy Surgery: Is it right for you?

Guest: Howard Zwirn

Brain Surgery as an epilepsy treatment? Learn about what you should consider before you decide.

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Epilepsy Research
March 6, 2019

#7 CBD and Epilepsy: A Promising Treatment

Guest: Dr. Laura Lubbers

Discover why CBD can be an effective treatment for some forms of epilepsy with Dr. Laura Lubbers, Chief Scientific Officer at CURE.

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Types of Epilepsy
February 27, 2019

#6 Epilepsy Genetics: Testing Can Make a Difference

Guest: Dr. John Millichap

Hundreds of genes are associated with epilepsy, but what causes the variations in those genes which lead to this condition? And how do you know if you or your child are a candidate for genetic testing? Learn the answers to your epilepsy genetics questions in this episode of Seizing Life, produced by CURE.

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Family
February 20, 2019

#5 Epilepsy and IEPs: Supermoms to the Rescue

Guest: Stacey Pigott and Shalee Cunneen

Discover how developing individualized education plans (IEPs) can help children with epilepsy and special needs thrive in the classroom.

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