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For organizational reasons, the Epilepsy Info Day unfortunately has to be postponed

Unfortunately, the "Epilepsy Day" on 12 November has had to be postponed for organizational reasons. The event is expected to be rescheduled for spring 2022.

The Epilepsy Center of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg invites you to the "Epilepsy Day" information event for patients and self-help groups. On Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., experts from the Medical Center - University of Freiburg will provide information on the chances of curing epilepsy through surgery, advances in genetic epilepsy diagnostics and forms of anxiety in those affected, among other things. In addition, there will be a discussion on how epileptic seizures can be detected and which technologies can help. There will also be an opportunity to talk directly to the experts on site.

The information event will take place at the Neurozentrum, Breisacher Str. 64 in Freiburg, as well as online via Webex. Participation is free of charge. Registration is required , stating the number of participants (e-mail:

The detailed program and further information on registration can be found at: https: //www.uniklinik-freiburg.de/epilepsie/aktuelles.html

Epilepsy: Tailoring treatment precisely to the respective causes

"Epilepsy has many causes and even more manifestations. That's why it's important to choose exactly the right treatment option for each patient from the many available," says Dr. Martin Hirsch, senior physician at the Epilepsy Center of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg.

As a maximum care center, the Epilepsy Center offers all established examination and treatment procedures for epilepsy patients of all ages. As a recognized reference center in Baden-Württemberg and as a European reference center of the EpiCare network, the physicians are also in contact with leading international centers for the diagnosis and treatment of complex and rare epilepsies. Children with epilepsy are also treated very competently in the Epilepsy Diagnostics in Childhood and Adolescence section.

"As a university epilepsy center, we are also active in the field of research in order to gain a better understanding of the basics of the disease and to continue to improve the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsies," says Prof. Dr. Andreas Schulze-Bonhage, Head of the Epilepsy Center at the Department of Neurosurgery at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg. "By participating in one of our numerous clinical trials, patients can benefit from promising new forms of treatment before they are approved."

Corona access rules:

Wearing an FFP2 masks is mandatory. In addition, a daily updated rapid test (not a self-test) must be presented on request.

Contact:
Dr. Martin Hirsch
Senior Physician
Epilepsy Center
Department of Neurosurgery
Medical Center - University of Freiburg
martin.hirsch@uniklinik-freiburg.de