Epilepsy is a serious neurological condition that significantly impacts countless Australian lives. But what exactly is it?
What causes epilepsy?
What are the signs and symptoms of epilepsy?
What research is being done to help diagnose epilepsy?
What treatments are being developed to help those with epilepsy?
Although we are still learning about this complex condition, there is a lot we do understand about epilepsy. It can, however, be daunting to navigate through all this information on your own. Fortunately, this guide is here to help you.
The team at the Bionics Institute have put together this informative guide to give you a straightforward introduction to epilepsy as well as clear, and reliable answers to questions like:
This means that over 250,000 Australians are currently living with this debilitating condition.
For those who have just heard about a new diagnosis, whether it be your own or perhaps that of a loved one, all the confusion and questions that pop up can be challenging and even scary.
Over the past decade our experts in epilepsy research have developed a small implantable device that can monitor seizures outside the clinic. This is particularly helpful for the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy because seizures are so unpredictable and challenging to record; they makes tasks like driving or working difficult.
We know how empowering knowledge can be for patients and their families. That’s why we put together a free learning guide to help you gain a basic understanding of epilepsy as well as a summary of our latest research.
What This Guide Covers
Introduction to epilepsy
Causes and symptoms of epilepsy
Interesting epilepsy facts
The epilepsy seizure monitoring device developed at the Bionics Institute
Please note: This guide is not intended to be used in place of professional medical advice or diagnosis. The guide is intended to give a helpful introductory overview of the condition, answering common questions.
