1- The truth about treating epilepsy with medical marijuana- where do science and medicine stand as of today? Pediatric epileptologist, Dr. Eric Segal
2- Supporting epilepsy through Epilepsy Book sales: What You Need to Know if Epilepsy Has Touched Your Life: A guide in plain English
3- Epilepsy Women's Program in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
4- Epileptic or Person with epilepsy? Epilepsy Survey
5- Safety for epilepsy: helmet
6- New York and New Jersey Epilepsy Activities 2013: Fall Wellness for epilepsy takes off with art workshops, yoga, pilates, art, and knitting.
7- Our epilepsy specialists in New York and New Jersey are actively working
8- Stay tuned for upcoming epilepsy events in New York and New Jersey 2013

Supporting epilepsy through Epilepsy Book sales of What You Need to Know if Epilepsy Has Touched Your Life: A guide in plain English.  Did you know that all on-line earnings of Dr. Marcelo Lancman’s (and co-authors’) book are donated directly to Epilepsy Free Foundation to support epilepsy scholarships for adults and children.  As a result, this year, the foundation helped 15 children diagnosed with epilepsy attend summer camp through $400 scholarships for each child and 5 adults attend college through $1000 scholarships each!  

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Dr. Olgica Laban-Grant is a seasoned epileptologist who earned her doctorate at the University of Belgrade School of Medicine, Belgrade.  She then went on to successfully complete her internship, residency and her fellowship in epilepsy at New York University.  She is certified in the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology as well as the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with special qualifications in Neurophysiology.  Her main research interest is in epilepsy in women.  She has been awarded The Best Doctors of America 2011-2012 and the 2012 Westchester Magazine "Top Doctor" recognitions.

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During this quarter, we asked website visitors to give us their opinion on how to call someone who has epilepsy What do you think a person with epilepsy should be called? Epileptic or person with epilepsy?

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Over the summer, we read about this new Swedish safety helmet and the article suggested that it might potentially be useful for persons with epilepsy.  So, of course, we contacted the company for more information.  

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With the new fall season comes a new set of wellness activities for our patients.  Quality of life in epilepsy can be improved despite obstacles by engaging in mentally and physically stimulating activities that get our creative juices flowing and our muscles toned.  

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Our epilepsy specialists have been busy over the summer of 2013 giving webinars on treating epilepsy through surgery and dealing with epilepsy in the school.  Dr. Christos Lambrakis spent after-hours teaching medical students and high school students about epilepsy and seizures.  And, the final results came in from our National Epilepsy Walk earlier this year with an awe-inspiring amount of money raised for the American Epilepsy Society.

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Launched in 1998, Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group (NEREG) is a multi-site practice in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut that offers unique services and comprehensive care to children and adults with epilepsy. NEREG provides state-of-the-art diagnostic procedures, 24/7 patient service, highly skilled and experienced practitioners, and exceptional specialty programs designed to cover a broad range of health care needs in each epilepsy patient. NEREG consists of twenty board-certified epilepsy specialists with fellowship training in adult and childhood epilepsy, as well as many other highly skilled health care providers including pediatric/adult neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists, epilepsy nurse practitioners, a specially trained nutritionist and epilepsy advocates.
Launched in 2003, Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center (MAESC) is a practice located in Bethesda, Maryland that offers neurological services and comprehensive care to children and adults. MAESC consists of six board-certified neurologists who treat epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and other neurological illnesses.