Epilepsy
Maria Athanasopoulou died at the age of 38 - She was rescued from the 1986 earthquake in Kalamata while she was a 10-day-old infant
She ended up at home after a severe epileptic episode with rigidity - She was pregnant with her second child
Mystery illness kills at least one person in India
Patients are suffering from symptoms ranging from nausea and anxiety to seizures, convulsions, and loss of consciousness
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Pharma giant Sanofi charged in misuse of epilepsy drug
Sanofi, one of France's largest pharmaceutical companies, is being charged by French prosecutors for its failure to fully inform the public and causing harm with its epilepsy drug Depakine.
Prosecutor orders probe into 'ambiguous' medical certificate that led to executive's release
One of the medical certificates detailing the health problems that led to the release from prison of a power company executive is vague, ambiguous and not supported by evidence, a Supreme Court prosecutor said in an appeal Friday.
Let’s run for the children
More than 15,000 people have registered to take part in the 29th Tour of Athens charity run organized by Athens Sports, Culture and Youth Organization which will take place in Athens on Sunday.
This year it seeks to raise awareness for children suffering from epilepsy and raise money for a EEG for the Aghia Sophia Children’s Hospital neurology department.
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Quarter of Bulgarian MPs to Donate Their First Salaries
As many as 62 out of Bulgaria's 240 lawmakers have promised to donate their October salaries for a cause at the end of a campaign to save a child's life.
Betina Terzieva, a young girl, wrote earlier an open letter to MPs calling on them to give their first money as lawmakers to help Slavi Edrev, a child that has cerebral palsy and epilepsy and needs treatment.
Man found dead in Istanbul’s Gezi Park two days after eventful anniversary
A 27-year-old man was found dead in Istanbulâs Gezi Park on June 2, sparking speculation on Turkish social media two days after the eventful anniversary of the Gezi Park protests.
Passersby called the police when they noticed the man, identified as TuÄrul Tunalı, lying on the grass.