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Newsletter N° 61 | October, 2026 |
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Feature Article: How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Could Change the Future of Epilepsy Care
It seems that everywhere we turn, every show we see, every article we read, Artificial Intelligence (AI for short) seems to pop up! We hear that AI is set to revolutionize life as we know it, although experts are not sure if this will be for good or bad or both. On one hand, it is believed that AI will bring amazing advances to life, quickly and efficiently facilitating and solving an endless array of issues and day-to-day problems, but, on the other hand, some fear that it may leave an uncertain number of individuals unemployed, kids who don’t know how to write by themselves anymore, and even some especially dire predictions of the end of the world as we know it!
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| Safety in Epilepsy |
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Safety in Epilepsy: Back-to-school safety for children and college students with epilepsy requires proactive planning, clear communication with key individuals, and perhaps requesting specific accommodations. Fall transitions (new schedules, stress, sleep changes) can increase seizure risk, so preparation is key. With September, comes the resumption of school and college, so this article is timely in helping parents and students prepare and be ready.
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| Epilepsy and Seizure Star: Steven Painter, Steven Painter, the founder of Neurolog. |
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Our October issue’s Epilepsy and Seizure star is Steven Painter, a researcher, community activist, and patient who took his diagnosis of functional neurological disorder (FND) and non-epileptic seizures (PNES), and turned it into a global resource which is supporting groundbreaking research and professional and community education. For these reasons, we are proud to nominate Steven Painter as our September Seizure Star!
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| Our epilepsy and seizures community of patients, family, friends and doctors have been on the move this spring! |
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Epilepsy on the Move: Our epilepsy and seizure community of patients, family, friends and doctors have been on the move this spring and summer! Our doctors published a very important paper in the prestigious journal (Neurology) and several other publications. They have also been out in the community collaborating closely with Epilepsy Alliance America and through that collaboration, donating a total of 26 Lorna Myers PNES scholarships for individuals living with PNES!
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Support Groups
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VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS
PSYCHOGENIC NON-EPILEPTIC SEIZURES (PNES) SUPPORT GROUP
Second Wednesday of the month from September until June 2027: From 12-1 PM
The group is only for NEREG patients who have completed their treatment at the NEREG PNES Program. We wish we could fit everyone in, but the group is already pretty large as it is. To register or obtain more information: dramyers@yahoo.com
EPILEPSY ADULT SUPPORT GROUP (for patients and loved ones)
Third Wednesday of the month, from September until June 2027
To inquire about it or to join, email dramyers@yahoo.com. The group is for persons with epilepsy (or loved ones) who wish to connect virtually with others also living with epilepsy. The group meets to touch base, to go over challenges that may have arisen for group members associated with epilepsy, for sharing of resources, and for general support and camaraderie.
Joining a group is easy!
Benefits:
• All 60-minute sessions are held through GoToMeeting®
• Each group is kept small in order to encourage friendship and optimal discussion time (8-10 participants.)
• All groups are led by a facilitator who is knowledgeable about psychogenic non-epileptic seizures.
• Confidential.
• Participation in this facilitated discussion is expected and encouraged. You can have your camera on or off-your choice.
• FREE
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Stay tuned because in the upcoming months there are several very exciting epilepsy and seizure events are coming up! Among them, the American Psychological Association and the American Epilepsy Society annual meetings.
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Launched in 1998, Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group (NEREG) is a multi-site practice in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut that offers unique services and comprehensive care to children and adults with epilepsy. NEREG provides state-of-the-art diagnostic procedures, 24/7 patient service, highly skilled and experienced practitioners, and exceptional specialty programs designed to cover a broad range of health care needs in each epilepsy patient. NEREG consists of twenty board-certified epilepsy specialists with fellowship training in adult and childhood epilepsy, as well as many other highly skilled health care providers including pediatric/adult neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists, epilepsy nurse practitioners, a specially trained nutritionist and epilepsy advocates.
Launched in 2003, Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center (MAESC) is a practice located in Bethesda, Maryland that offers neurological services and comprehensive care to children and adults. MAESC consists of six board-certified neurologists who treat epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and other neurological illnesses.
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20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 800
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
Tel (201) 343-6676 / Fax (201) 343-6689
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333 Westchester Avenue, Suite E104
White Plains, NY 10604
(914)4289213
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