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Understanding epilepsy

May 21 2009
By PSA.org.au
Understanding epilepsy

More than a century after his death the famous artist Vincent van Gogh is back in the news – not for his art but because of a new theory as to how he lost his ear. There had been general agreement that van Gogh’s head wound was self-inflicted, subsequent to an argument with fellow artist...
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Exploding the myths about epilepsy

May 8 2008
By PSA.org.au

If you or someone in your family has epilepsy you need to become seizure smart. That is: you need to know what triggers a seizure and what first-aid measures to take. The risk of seizures in people with epilepsy may be increased because of lack of sleep, a missed dose of medication, extreme fatigue or...
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