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93,000 Pinoys suffer from epilepsy

By Sheila Crisostomo | September 8, 2011 - 12:00am

Some 93,000 Filipinos suffer from epilepsy, a brain condition wrongly associated with spirit possession and mental retardation, the Philippine League Against Epilepsy (PLAE) said.

Science and Environment

Philippine League Against Epilepsy: A decade of making a difference

By Hazel Paragua, MD, MBA, FPNA Chairperson, 2011 National Epilepsy Awareness Week Organizing Commi | August 25, 2011 - 12:00am

It comes without warning.

Science and Environment

Pushing boundaries toward seizure freedom: The Philippine League Against Epilepsy after a decade

September 9, 2010 - 12:00am

The Philippine League Against Epilepsy (PLAE) was established in 1997.

Science and Environment

Taking epilepsy out of the shadows

By Dr. Josephine Casanova-Gutierrez, FPNA / President, Philippine League Against Epilepsy | September 2, 2010 - 12:00am

Have you actually been near a person who was having epileptic seizures?

Science and Environment

Persons with epilepsy: Standing tall, marching on

August 26, 2010 - 12:00am

In its desire to get persons with epilepsy to stand tall and be proud of who they are and what they have accomplished in spite of their struggles, the Philippine League Against Epilepsy (PLAE) gives out the Epilepsy...

Science and Environment

Understanding epilepsy

December 16, 2008 - 12:00am

Twenty-seven-year-old Apple Valencia is a picture of a dynamic, happy individual with an incredible zest for life.

Health And Family

Persons with epilepsy can live a normal life

November 25, 2008 - 12:00am

Did you know that anyone can have an epileptic attack? Epilepsy or seizure, a medical condition caused by a temporary electrical disturbance inside the brain, is the most common chronic brain disorder in every country...

Health And Family

2006 Epilepsy Exemplar Awards launched

March 9, 2006 - 12:00am

The Philippine League Against Epilepsy (PLAE), in cooperation with Abbott Laboratories, has launched a nationwide search for the 2006 Epilepsy Exemplar Awards.  Four winners – two adults and two children...

Science and Environment

150,000 Pinoys suffering from epilepsy

September 7, 2005 - 12:00am

An estimated 150,000 Filipinos are suffering from epilepsy, a neurological disorder that some people still associate with spirit possession, experts said yesterday. "When an epileptic is having a seizure, some...

Headlines

Epilepsy must be treated early

By Sheila Crisostomo | September 4, 2003 - 12:00am

Contrary to common perception that epilepsy is untreatable, a health expert said epileptic children have a good chance of getting cured from the neurological illness if they will be given proper and early treatment. Dr....

Science and Environment