epilepsy
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In mitigation, Jamie Adams said John had learning disabilities, with conditions such as epilepsy and autism, and described him as "a very vulnerable and very disadvantaged human being".
From BBC • May 12, 2026
The 29-year-old has epilepsy and is struggling to get the drugs she needs to prevent life-threatening seizures.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
But even once she was physically able to resume normal training, her epilepsy under control with the help of medication, it became clear that she had not moved on mentally.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
In 2022, Phoebe says, she was misdiagnosed with epilepsy and prescribed medication.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
People wouldn’t use words like epilepsy, mental retardation, or neurosyphilis to describe Elsie’s condition until years later.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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