epilepsy
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Since being diagnosed with epilepsy at 13 years old, Sophie Morgan has tried everything to have a "normal" life, from invasive brain surgery to various medications.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Epilepsy Action said all employers have a legal duty under the Equality Act to not discriminate and provide reasonable adjustments for employees with epilepsy.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Only 44% of people with epilepsy are currently employed, according to UK government data.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
It says the real numbers of people affected may be even higher than thought since some sudden cardiac deaths are wrongly recorded as asthma, epilepsy or even drowning.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
In 1611, Barbara became ill with epilepsy and one of their three children died of smallpox.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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