Epilepsy News and Resources from CDC

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New Online Course: Diagnosis and Management of Neurocysticercosis

Neurocysticercosis is a leading preventable cause of epilepsy worldwide. Neurocysticercosis: Diagnosis and Management of Patients Living in the United States is a free online course from CDC that educates clinicians about this condition. Lessons include epidemiology, presentation, diagnosis, evaluation techniques, and management of patients. Continuing Education credits are available.

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New Page: Information for Communities Communities can help promote the health, well-being, and social participation of people with epilepsy.  New information on the CDC Epilepsy website includes tools for communities to assess how well their programs include people with chronic conditions and disabilities, and how they can promote a healthier lifestyle for these individuals.

Epilepsy in Schools It’s back to school time! Learn how epilepsy may affect children and teens while at school, and what schools and parents can do to help.

September is National Preparedness Month Do you know what to do if an emergency strikes?  You can’t stop a natural disaster, but you can take steps now to protect yourself and your family, especially those with medical needs such as epilepsy.

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New Publications

Check out new publications from the CDC Epilepsy Program and our funded partners.