By Krupali Chokshi There are various myths surrounding Epilepsy that make it a “fearful” and puzzling condition. It is these false ideas that lead to…
Got Treatment?
By Koeun Choi For many, epilepsy can be a very manageable disease. Treatments for epilepsy can range from surgery, specialized diets, medical devices, and/or a…
Too Much Information…
By: Meghana Reddy I heard shrieks and found seven-year-old Jack screaming and thrashing on the floor. His mother was sitting next to him, “tactically ignoring”…
Pills for Thought
By: Olivia Cheng You hear that we are becoming a more accepting nation, that there is greater equality being built around the foundations of (wo)mankind…
“What, Ho! Apothecary!”
By: Sabiha Toni When we think of illnesses, we think of medicine—rows upon rows of multicolored, multi-shaped pills with their individual ratios and concoctions…
Moving Forward
By: Erin Thomas Just tell me what I have to do to help my child and I will do it. –the heart- cry of every…
A Trip to the Store
By: Meghana Reddy According to the Center for Disease Control, the current rate of autism in the US is 1 in 88 children. This number…
Another Look for a Missing Tail
By: Olivia Cheng Cartoons were a huge staple when I was younger, and a classic favorite of mine was the ever so wonderful The Adventures of…
The Epilepsy Inequality
By: Krupali Chokshi In the “Land of the Free” the concept of equality represents the foundation of our beliefs and what we stand for. …
Finding the Clues
By: Priyal Sakhuja Symptoms and signs could be seen as clues used to determine the likely diagnosis for a present illness. Once one learns and…