Eisai is pleased to announce the availability of the fifth comic book in the “Medikidz Explain Epilepsy” series, “Medikidz Explain Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS),” an educational comic book designed to inform school-age children and the public about LGS. The book was peer-reviewed by medical professionals and endorsed by the LGS Foundation, Child Neurology Foundation and Epilepsy Foundation.

The book is designed to educate children and adults about LGS. Starring Jackson (who has LGS) and younger sister Tenley the book tells the story of LGS through Tenley’s eyes. Tenley’s experience with the Medikidz, a group of superheroes who teach about the body and illness, help her better understand her brother’s condition and how she can help more effectively care for, and play with, Jackson.