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April 24, 2018 08:06 ET | Source: Epilepsy Foundation

The Epilepsy Foundation Launches a New Research Study to Find Biomarkers for Treatment of Focal Seizures in People with Epilepsy

LANDOVER, Md., April 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Epilepsy Foundation today announced the launch of a new Human Epilepsy Project study of focal seizures to better understand the long-term...
April 19, 2018 12:07 ET | Source: Epilepsy Foundation

Epilepsy Foundation Testifies Before FDA Advisory Committee in Support of Potential First-Ever Cannabidiol Drug to Treat Dravet Syndrome

WASHINGTON, April 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Philip Gattone, president and CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation, along with other epilepsy advocates, today testified at the U.S. Food & Drug...
April 16, 2018 17:04 ET | Source: Epilepsy Foundation

Boston Marathon Athlete Attempting to Break the Guinness World Record for the Fastest Marathon Ever Run Backwards Finishes Race in 5 Hours, 43 Minutes, 59 Seconds

BOSTON, April 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Los Angeles native and Disney movie production lawyer, Loren Zitomersky (aka “The Backwards Guy”), attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the...
April 14, 2018 10:23 ET | Source: Epilepsy Foundation

Thousands of People with Epilepsy and their Loved Ones Participate in the 12th Annual National Walk for Epilepsy on the National Mall

WASHINGTON, April 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Epilepsy Foundation is hosting its 12th Annual National Walk for Epilepsy on the National Mall with thousands of participants including families,...
March 20, 2018 08:00 ET | Source: Epilepsy Foundation

12th Annual National Walk for Epilepsy Highlights Importance of Building Education, Raising Awareness and Funding Research for 3.4 Million Americans Living with Seizures

LANDOVER, Md., March 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Epilepsy Foundation’s 12th Annual National Walk for Epilepsy will be held on April 14th on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.. The event...
March 05, 2018 08:00 ET | Source: Epilepsy Foundation

Epilepsy Foundation Awards $200,000 at ‘Shark Tank’ Competition for Innovative Products that Aim to Improve Epilepsy Treatment and Care

LANDOVER, Md., March 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Epilepsy Foundation announced the winners of the 2018 Shark Tank competition for innovative ideas in epilepsy and seizure treatment and care on...
February 15, 2018 08:00 ET | Source: Epilepsy Foundation

Epilepsy Foundation Pipeline Conference to Feature Winners of the SUDEP Challenge on Identifying Biomarkers Predicting Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)

LANDOVER, Md., Feb. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Epilepsy Foundation Pipeline Conference will feature the winners of the SUDEP Institute’s 2nd milestone of its fourth challenge, “Developing...
February 13, 2018 08:00 ET | Source: Epilepsy Foundation

Athletes vs Epilepsy Ambassador and Pro Golfer Jeff Klauk to Host Two Charity Tournaments Benefitting Epilepsy

LANDOVER, Md., Feb. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Don’t miss your shot to tee up with professional golfer Jeff Klauk as he hosts two Athletes vs Epilepsy Million Dollar Shootout golf tournaments this...
November 08, 2017 09:00 ET | Source: Epilepsy Foundation

Epilepsy Foundation and Actor Greg Grunberg Encourage Everyone to Talk About It for 470,000 Kids in the United States Living with Epilepsy

LANDOVER, Md., Nov. 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More people live with active epilepsy than ever before, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During National...
November 06, 2017 09:00 ET | Source: Epilepsy Foundation

Epilepsy Foundation Champions Need for Increased Public Knowledge, Timely Diagnosis and Proper Treatment for 3.4 Million People Living with Active Seizures in the United States

CDC: ‘More People Live with Epilepsy than Ever Before’ Under-Diagnosis of Epilepsy, Poor Seizure Management are Common and May Be Devastating or Fatal; Specialty Care, Found at Comprehensive...

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