Seizure

West Virginia Paramedic Killed in Ambulance Crash

Chris Staggs lost control of the ambulance after having a seizure.

Posted Monday, November 26, 2012

Massachusetts Boy, 12, Takes Wheel after Dad's Seizure

He steered the car to a breakdown lane on the interstate and used his dad's cellphone to call 9-1-1.

Posted Monday, September 10, 2012

Murder Trial Disrupted by Medical Emergency

A witness for the prosecution had a seizure while testifying against her co-defendant.

Posted Monday, August 6, 2012

Prisoner Dies after Denial of Care; EMS Turned Away

Although the man had suffered multiple seizures, the nurse cited "protocols" in turning away providers.

Posted Wednesday, June 27, 2012

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Texas Dog Gets National Hero Award for Aiding Woman Who Has Seizures

Bear will lean on his owner's legs so she can sit down before they happen.

Posted Tuesday, May 8, 2012

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Study Analyzes whether Gender Affects Cardiac Care

Gender differences analyzed based on treatment for ST-elevation myocardial infarction.

Posted Thursday, May 3, 2012

Paramedics Transport Actress after Alleged Drug-Induced Seizure

Paramedics allegedly treated and transported actress Demi Moore for inhalation of nitrous oxide.

Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012

N.H. Six-Year-Old to Be Honored for Helping Mom with 9-1-1 Call

He will also meet the emergency dispatcher who helped him through the dramatic event last November.

Posted Monday, January 9, 2012

Seizure-Medication Bill Brings Relief in Calif.

Advocates are ecstatic that non-medical personnel will be able to administer Diastat, but nurses are concerned about misuse.

Posted Monday, October 31, 2011


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