Changing the Name to Combat Epilepsy Stigma

We have come a long way in understanding and treating epilepsy. However, there is still a terrible stigma surrounding it, in some countries more than others. The word epilepsy comes from the Greek word meaning to seize. It was considered a “sacred disease,” one with a lot of mystery and was related to religion and spirituality and witchcraft. Although we now know all this to be false, the stigma of epilepsy unfortunately endures.

Announcement: 20th Korean Epilepsy Congress Conference—June 12-13, 2015

On June 12-13, 2015, the 20^th Korean Epilepsy Congress Conference will take place at the Kimdaejung Convention Center in Gwangju, South Korea.  Among the topics covered will include gene therapy, new medications, women’s issues, and Asian regional issues related to epilepsy.

Here are the links to find out more about the conference and register:

http://epilepsykorea.org/congress/

http://epilepsykorea.org/program/sub3.php

http://epilepsykorea.org/member/?url=%2Fregistration%2Fform.php%3F&page_mode=join

I hope some of you have the chance to attend!