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A seizure is a medical emergency. A Seizure Action Plan (SAP) incorporates tailored guidelines on how to respond during a seizure. It includes patient-specific information that can assure quick and appropriate intervention. The second annual Seizure Action Plan Awareness Week, sponsored by the SAP Coalition, runs from February 14-18, 2022, with the intent to raise awareness […]
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The last several years have been an exciting time for the development of new options for seizure rescue medications. Some of the biggest advancements have not necessarily been new medications, but new ways to deliver the medications that might enable patients and their families to choose an option that works best for their situation. What
Seizure Rescue Medications: The Options Continue to Expand Read More »
We are excited to announce the return of our in person biennial DSF Family & Professional Conference on June 23-25, 2022 at The Worthington Renaissance in Fort Worth, Texas. Special thanks to Dr. M. Scott Perry and Cook Children’s Medical Center for their collaboration and planning of this meeting. We invite all members of the
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The transition from pediatric to adult health care providers is incredibly challenging for individuals with complex medical needs. DSF strives to promote research and the development of new tools to aid families in navigating the transition process. Just last year, DSF partnered with Dr. Danielle Andrade and the rest of the DSF Medical Advisory Board
ILAE Transition of Care Survey Read More »
Today’s blog post was created in collaboration with Tanya Brown, PhD the Science Director for TESS Research Foundation and was cross-posted to the Science Simplified Blog. Reading a scientific research article can be really daunting. Scientists who have studied a specific topic for many years are more likely to use “jargon” or very specific and
How to Read a Scientific Paper; Part 2: Breaking Down the Information Read More »
We are so proud of our community’s accomplishments in 2021 and we can’t wait to see what we are able to do in 2022. Even while we are facing the omicron variant and an increase in COVID cases at the time of this writing, our team is optimistic and hopeful that better days lie ahead
Three Things for the Dravet Community to Look Forward to in 2022! Read More »
The holidays are a time to be grateful. During this special time of year, it is also a time of great hope as we look ahead to 2022. This coming year holds the promise of new opportunities and exciting advances in the field of Dravet syndrome. While we expect there will be challenges, I know
Looking Forward With Gratitude and Hope Read More »
Today’s blog post was created in collaboration with Tanya Brown, PhD the Science Director for TESS Research Foundation and was cross-posted to the Science Simplified Blog. Have you ever wondered how to read a scientific paper? Reading a scientific paper, also called a research article, is different from reading a newspaper article. It can be
How to Read a Scientific Paper; Part 1: Anatomy of a Research Article Read More »
The American Epilepsy Society (AES) held its annual meeting on December 3-7, 2021. This was my first time attending the conference in person, as last year the event was only held virtually. I was really impacted by the vast amount of research focused on Dravet syndrome. For a rare disease, it is not mentioned rarely
2021 AES Meeting Recap Read More »
Last night at their annual Research Roundtable Meeting, the Dravet Syndrome Foundation (DSF) announced funding for five new research grants. DSF is pleased to be funding grants that focus on important topics for individuals with Dravet syndrome, including investigation of metabolic dysfunction, exploration of novel therapeutic targets for disease-modifying therapies, and exploration of changes to
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