#AbsenceSeizures
More common in children, frequent absence seizures can impact a child's concentration and learning at school.

Many parents miss the signs completely. Learn to spot the difference in our "Seizures Explained" guide: https://buff.ly/48edxKx

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February 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A close relative of mine has absence seizures. #AbsenceSeizures can often go unnoticed or be mistaken for day dreaming, due to the behaviours a person exhibits while having one. Learn more: epilepsysociety.org.uk/about-epilep... @epilepsysociety.bsky.social #PurpleDay
March 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Have you ever seen someone suddenly "zone out" mid-conversation? It might look like daydreaming, but it could be an absence seizure.

The good news? These seizures are typically easy to support, with minimal risk of injury. Simply follow the steps below.

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March 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Key point: wEEG is useful for frequent 12–24-h home-based monitoring in adult patients with typical absence seizures.
doi.org/10.1111/epi....

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April 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
SWBs from blippers show increased wave amplitude in the frontal/occipital areas and higher spike amplitude over anterior frontal and central EEG sites.
doi.org/10.1111/epi....

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August 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM