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Healthbeat:Epilepsy Drugs for Kids 23 Nov 2005
Epilepsy is a condition caused by periods of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. The disruption of brain signals leads to a seizure. ...
- WHOI,
Software engineer found dead in Saket 23 Nov 2005
...poisoned. Bist had come to Delhi yesterday, the police said. Officials said Bist’s family told them that he suffered from epilepsy. No ...
- Delhi Newsline,
American Academy of Neurology elaborates expert witness guidelines 23 Nov 2005
...case. For instance, a neurologist who specializes in epilepsy would be an appropriate expert witness for a case regarding epilepsy. ...
- EurekAlert (press release),
Bulletin Board for Broward County 23 Nov 2005
Epilepsy Foundation-sponsored family support group for parents of children/teens with epilepsy, 6:30-8 pm at Miami Children's Hospital/Dan Marino Center, 2900 S ...
- Sun-Sentinel.com,
New ATM lobby wants review of medicine subsidy process 23 Nov 2005
The coalition incorporates groups representing people with Alzheimers, Arthritis, Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Haemophilia, Multiple Sclerosis ...
- Radio New Zealand,
Did Pain Add Power to Great Works of Art? 23 Nov 2005
...the tortured, suffering artist than Vincent Van Gogh (1878-1909), who experts now believe was plagued by bipolar mental illness and epilepsy and was also ...
- Forbes
Marsh: Ricky must beware 23 Nov 2005
...stopped Joe Manley. The fighting fireman then had to hang up his gloves after one defence when he was diagnosed with epilepsy. And he ...
- The Sun,
Medical Breakthrough For Depression Patients 23 Nov 2005
Stimulation or VNS. The pacemaker-like device was just granted FDA approval and has typically helped those with epilepsy. Now VNS ...
- KSDK,
Medicine lobby group launched 23 Nov 2005
The coalition incorporates groups representing sufferers of Alzheimer's, arthritis, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, epilepsy, haemophilia, multiple sclerosis ...
- TVNZ,
A big problem, but no solution 23 Nov 2005
...sterilization of all individuals who were suffering from mental illness, retardation, feeblemindedness, deafness, blindness, epilepsy, physical deformities and ...
- Fayette County Review,
Health guide 23 Nov 2005
St. Vincent Healthcare Wednesday Night Series, "Epilepsy." Free seminar presented by Arturo Echeverri, MD, Neurology Associates, PLLC. ...
- Billings Gazette,
Local guide 23 Nov 2005
FREE HEALTH SEMINAR "EPILEPSY": 7 pm Mansfield Health Education Center. The Billings office of the American Red Cross has moved to 1537 Ave. D, Suite 320. ...
- Billings Gazette,
Brandeis Biologist wins top award in neuroscience 23 Nov 2005
...understanding disease. Mental illness, epilepsy and chronic pain are just some of the conditions caused by neural circuitry gone awry.
- EurekAlert (press release),
'Disturbed' thief glad of prison term 23 Nov 2005
Lostock Club. Defence solicitor Chris Johnson said: 'Thomas is a disturbed young man. He suffers from epilepsy and now depression.
- ic CheshireOnline,
America: permanent glow or gaudy glitter? 23 Nov 2005
...and heighten awareness. Here, a family that has lost a child to epilepsy lives for the future while remembering the past. They are ...
- Narragansett Times,
Xyrem (Sodium Oxybate) Receives FDA Approval for the Treatment of ... 23 Nov 2005
...is less well known. Narcolepsy is often mistaken for depression, epilepsy, or the side effects of medications. Xyrem is marketed ...
- DG News
BMX rider jumps epilepsy barrier Nov 22, 2005
She loves riding so much that not even epilepsy will get in her way. ... She doesn't really mind people knowing about her epilepsy. ...
- Northern Advocate,
Suits aim to block generic epilepsy drug Nov 22, 2005
Abbott Laboratories has filed lawsuits to block Mylan Laboratories Inc. from selling a generic version of the epilepsy drug Depakote ER in the US. ...
- Chicago Tribune,
Epilepsy no hurdle for their creativity Nov 20, 2005
LUCKNOW: Aman, Ritub, Jeetima and Khan Abdul are suffering from epilepsy. ... Even 'Alexander the Great' could conquer the world despite suffering from epilepsy. ...
- Times of India,
Epilepsy takes centre stage Nov 21, 2005
...breast cancer; now she has written Brain Storm, which illustrates the difficulties people experience in coming to terms with a diagnosis of epilepsy, and with ...
- Times Online,
Cyberonics Reports Q2 Results Nov 21, 2005
..."Cyberonics is off to a good start on its mission to improve the lives of people touched by either pharmacoresistant epilepsy or treatment-resistant depression ...
- MSN Money
Epilepsy Drug Could Fight Lupus Nov 17, 2005
THURSDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) — The common anti-seizure drug valproic acid may also prove effective for treating lupus patients, researchers report. ...
- ABC News
Team Tamara Announces the Launch of Its Redesigned and Expanded ... Nov 21, 2005
Tamara is now 7 years old and although her TSC is termed mild, she is coping with some developmental delays and epilepsy, a common occurrence among patients ...
- PR Web (press release),
Epilepsy drug could have caused death of children Nov 17, 2005
Mrs Dumayne, 37, of Chepstow, claims her children's ill health is directly linked to her taking the anti-epilepsy drug sodium valproate while she was pregnant. ...
- ic Wales,
Eisai Resubmits NDA for the Anti-epilepsy Drug Rufinamide Nov 17, 2005
Tokyo, President and CEO: Haruo Naito), announced today that they resubmitted the New Drug Application (NDA) for the anti-epilepsy agent rufinamide on Nov. ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Eisai Resubmits NDA for the Anti-epilepsy Drug Rufinamide Nov 18, 2005
...announced today that they resubmitted the New Drug Application (NDA) for the anti-epilepsy agent rufinamide on Nov. 16, 2005. ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
Eisai Resubmits NDA Application for the Anti-epilepsy Drug ... Nov 19, 2005
Inc., a US pharmaceutical subsidiary of Eisai Co., Ltd., announced that they resubmitted the New Drug Application (NDA) for the anti-epilepsy agent rufinamide ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Dog helps woman with epilepsy Nov 16, 2005
BAKERSFIELD-Epilepsy is a condition that afflicts millions of Americans. For one local woman living with epilepsy, it has been a ...
- KGET 17,
Epilepsy patients screened Nov 17, 2005
Rajahmundry: More than 300 epilepsy patients were screened and given free medicines on the occasion of National Epilepsy Day at the neuro super speciality ...
- NewKerala.com,
Health Alert: Epilepsy drug Nov 16, 2005
...(National-NBC) November 16, 2005 - Nearly one-third of people diagnosed with epilepsy each year are children. Medication is the ...
- WIS,
Epilepsy treatment gets a major boost Nov 19, 2005
By BRYON OKADA. FORT WORTH -- In an effort to make testing of epileptic patients less invasive, Cook Children's Medical Center wants ...
- Fort Worth Star Telegram,
iVillage Health Poll Uncovers Immediate Need for Improved Epilepsy ... Nov 9, 2005
Survey Suggests Many Women Underinformed about the Significant Impact Epilepsy and Anti-Epileptic Drugs Have on Different Stages of Life NEW YORK, Nov. ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Study to Measure Impact of Epilepsy and Epilepsy Medication on ... Nov 8, 2005
8 /PRNewswire/ -- An ongoing nationwide research study to test the effects of an anti-seizure medication on children with epilepsy will address cognitive ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Study to Measure Impact of Epilepsy and Epilepsy Medication on ... Nov 8, 2005
November 08, 2005 /PRNewswire/ -- An ongoing nationwide research study to test the effects of an anti-seizure medication on children with epilepsy will address ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release),
Bona Death Attributed To Epilepsy Nov 13, 2005
Buffalo, NY (WBEN)- Epilepsy is being blamed for the death of a St. Bonaventure student discovered in his room on campus. John Dlugosz ...
- WBEN 930,
CME on epilepsy held Nov 12, 2005
Ludhiana, November 12: THE Physicians Association Ludhiana organized a continuing medical education programme (CME) on epilepsy wherein 60 to 70 physicians of ...
- Ludhiana Newsline,
Dispel myths; get the facts on epilepsy Nov 10, 2005
...(November 10, 2005) — November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and, as the local affiliate of the National Epilepsy Foundation, it is our mission to end the ...
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,
Living with Epilepsy Nov 10, 2005
The statistics may surprise you: More than two million people in the US suffer from epilepsy, a term for various seizure disorders that range from convulsions ...
- ChristianityToday.com,
Dahl foundation helps in epilepsy awareness Nov 11, 2005
WIDOW of celebrated children's author Roald Dahl has given her backing to a new project pioneered by the Chalfont St Peter-based National Society for Epilepsy. ...
- Bucks Free Press,
‘Shun misconceptions on epilepsy’ Nov 15, 2005
SHIMOGA: Epileptics should come to the hospitals at early stage rather than late, said Indian Epilepsy Association, Shimoga Branch President Dr Shivaramakrishna ...
- Newindpress,
Epilepsy Support Centre helps boy cope with life Nov 7, 2005
Fortunately, life is better for Calen and his family today, thanks to surgery two years ago and continuing help from the Epilepsy Support Centre, a United Way ...
- London Free Press,
CFC helps Army family cope with epilepsy Nov 11, 2005
...ourselves for the next wave.�. From the start, Cynthia began researching everything there was to know about epilepsy. “She’s one of ...
- Belvoir Eagle,
Epilepsy drug that prevents migraine attacks Nov 8, 2005
A drug used to treat epilepsy is now providing welcome relief to migraine sufferers - stopping migraines before they start. The ...
- Daily Mail - UK,
Extended-release epilepsy medicine more effective, study says Nov 11, 2005
The finding is important for epilepsy treatment because side effects, including sleepiness, dizziness, difficulty in coordination, confusion and double vision ...
- Cincinnati Business Courier,
Mom's epilepsy meds may alter infant head shape Nov 2, 2005
By Will Boggs, MD. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who use anticonvulsants during pregnancy may increase the risk of delivering ...
- Reuters
Growing Demand from Epilepsy Patients for Seizure Response Dogs ... Nov 1, 2005
PRNewswire/ -- UCB Pharma, Inc., and Canine Assistants today announced a multi-year partnership to sponsor seizure response dogs for epilepsy patients across ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Innovative Epilepsy Community Relaunched, UK Oct 28, 2005
Epilepsy Action's innovative online community has been relaunched to offer a more accessible and user-friendly service to the 456,000 people in the UK with ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
CHARITY REVAMPS ONLINE EPILEPSY FORUM Oct 31, 2005
Epilepsy sufferers today welcomed the relaunch of an internet forum that will allow them to talk about their condition with other web users and become part of ...
- Community Newswire,
Bionomics Licenses Two Epilepsy Diagnostics to Laboratory ... Nov 2, 2005
FirstCall/ -- Bionomics (ASX: BNO, BNOOA; US OTC: BMICY) announced today that it has licensed two genetic tests for the diagnosis of epilepsy to Laboratory ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Learn about epilepsy this month Nov 3, 2005
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. A neurological disorder, epilepsy deserves attention because many people are confused about the disease. ...
- The State,
Providence to Host Community Forums as Part of National Epilepsy ... Oct 26, 2005
Portland, Oregon - November has been branded National Epilepsy Month, dedicated to dispelling common myths about seizure disorders, promoting research and ...
- GlendaleOregonNews.com,
Man's Best Friend Helps People With Epilepsy Regain Independence Nov 2, 2005
...--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In time for Epilepsy Awareness Month, the non-profit organization Canine Assistants and UCB Pharma, Inc announced a multi-year partnership ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Review Finds Ativan Best for Treating Severe Epilepsy Oct 27, 2005
Gregory L. Barkley, the chair of the Professional Advisory Board of the Epilepsy Foundation of American and a neurologist at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit ...
- Health Behavior News Service
Epilepsy drugs linked to skull abnormality Nov 2, 2005
2 (UPI) -- Pregnant women who use drugs to fight epilepsy have a greater risk of having children born with malformed skulls, researchers say. ...
- United Press International
Pain and Epilepsy Are Forecast to Become Fiercely Competitive ... Nov 2, 2005
What will the competitive landscape in depression, schizophrenia, epilepsy, migraine, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimers disease and pain look like in 2010? ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Neuron finding could advance understanding of epilepsy and age ... Nov 3, 2005
The finding could also lead to advances in understanding conditions like epilepsy and age-related memory loss and could point to potential treatment ...
- News-Medical.net,
Wanted: A celeb affected by epilepsy Oct 28, 2005
WANTED: An Irish celebrity with epilepsy, who can help show those with the condition that it need not stand in the way of a successful life. ...
- Irish Health,
Highlights From MMWR: Epilepsy Linked to Lower Quality of Life... Oct 28, 2005
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on the decreased quality of life and increased prevalence of disability in adults with epilepsy; substantial decreases in ...
- Medscape (subscription)
Epilepsy Rates Rising Oct 26, 2005
THE number of people living with epilepsy is on the rise with over three quarters of consultations at mental health clinics countrywide indicating epilepsy ...
- AllAfrica.com,
Surgery took away epilepsy Nov 7, 2005
Surgeons from Sydneys Westmead Hospital cut out a piece of Mr Wades temporal lobe to treat his epilepsy. Epilepsy, which affects ...
- Wodonga Border Mail,
AGF revolutionizes loan insurance conditions for epilepsy ... Oct 28, 2005
French insurer AGF has teamed up with a domestic epilepsy association to developer fairer conditions and opportunity for sufferers of the disease seeking life ...
- Insurance Business Review
Epilepsy Meds May Harm Infants Nov 3, 2005
A new study shows that women who have epilepsy and use anticonvulsants during pregnancy may increase the risk of delivering an infant with a rare condition ...
- SR International - Radio Sweden,
Functional MR Imaging Influential in Epilepsy Surgery Nov 3, 2005
Despite these limitations, the picture is clear: fMRI eventually will improve our ability to provide surgical treatment for intractable epilepsy. ...
- AAP Grand Rounds (subscription)
iVillage Health Poll Uncovers Immediate Need for Improved Epilepsy ... Nov 10, 2005
...the number one women's community online in the United States, announced today the results of its first ever health poll of women with epilepsy that reveals ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Cyberonics' Ride Not Over Yet Nov 22, 2005
...and sometimes controversial CEO with a promising but controversial therapy (a nerve stimulation device used in treating depression and epilepsy) and erratic ...
- Motley Fool
Mom's epilepsy meds may alter infant head shape Nov 2, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who use anticonvulsants during pregnancy may increase the risk of delivering an infant with a rare condition called ...
- ABC News
UCB Pharma seeks new indication for epilepsy treatment Oct 28, 2005
...supplemental new drug application with the FDA for the use of Keppra as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of myoclonic seizures in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy ...
- Pharmaceutical Business Review
Mom's epilepsy meds may alter infant head shape Nov 2, 2005
NEW YORK: Women who use anticonvulsants during pregnancy may increase the risk of delivering an infant with a rare condition called craniostenosis, a study ...
- NewKerala.com,
Mom‘s epilepsy meds may alter infant head shape Nov 2, 2005
By Will Boggs, MD 13 minutes ago. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who use anticonvulsants during pregnancy may increase the risk ...
- Herald News Daily,
Kids At Risk Of TV / Videogame Seizures - Experts Release New ... Nov 8, 2005
The Epilepsy Foundation recently issued new recommendations for families on how to limit the risk of seizures triggered by flashing images and certain patterns ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Striking at seizures Nov 8, 2005
This is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and since some 2.7 million people in the United States have epilepsy, it is a good opportunity to iron out what is fact and ...
- Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,
Cyberonics Provides TRD Launch Update and Revised Q2 Guidance at ... Nov 9, 2005
..."The number of MDs submitting epilepsy Patient Identification and Qualification (PIQ) forms and ... In epilepsy, 1,121 MDs submitted 2,681 VNS Therapy PIQs in Q2. ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Ketogenic Diet Prevents Seizures By Enhancing Brain Energy ... Nov 14, 2005
This knowledge could help scientists identify specific molecular or genetic targets and lead to more effective drug treatments for epilepsy and brain damage. ...
- Science Daily (press release)
World Premier of Play - Brain Storm - Encourages Optimal ... Nov 6, 2005
Sydney, November 7 (ots/PRNewswire) - - With Photos The first live performance of Brain Storm, a theatre production focused on epilepsy was staged today at the ...
- APA OTS (Pressemitteilung),
Highlights of rising and falling US stocks Nov 22, 2005
The Houston-based developer of medical devices for the treatment of epilepsy and depression posted revenue of $29.1 million vs. $25.4 million. ...
- Investor's Business Daily (subscription)
See more evil thru exorcism movie, bishops tell Gloria Nov 22, 2005
...defense lawyer, and Campbell Scott plays the chief prosecutor, who argues persuasively that Emily was likely suffering from psychotic epilepsy and could have ...
- The Daily Tribune,
By: Kelley Hafner Nov 22, 2005
Support Group For People With Epilepsy, fourth Thursday of the month, 7 pm Welcome to adults, parents of children, caregivers, teens, children, health ...
- Scranton Times,
Evil defined as a different perspective Nov 22, 2005
Also on the list is "thought (or word) shower" to replace "brainstorm", in deference to individuals with brain disorders, specifically those with epilepsy. ...
- TheRealityCheck.Org,
Eyeing ‘quick, painless’ remedy for that nagging ache? Think ... Nov 20, 2005
Of three people who visited quacks, two now have cancer and one has epilepsy. ... Two ended up with full-blown cancer, the third, with epilepsy. ...
- Mumbai Newsline,
Trust goes out the window when workers fall sick Nov 22, 2005
...transmitted infection and his supervisor, unaware of issues of patient confidentially, wished to ascertain the driver was not affected by epilepsy or angina. ...
- AustralianDoctor.com (subscription),
The changing role of the school nurse Nov 22, 2005
...school nurses in the state face a dramatically different scenario (including 29 languages): more children with asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, viral infections ...
- Beacon Villager,
TURKMENISTAN: "Rape these women," police chief orders Nov 22, 2005
...a book. Since Tuyliyeva suffers from epilepsy and a fit could start at any minute, Ereshova attempted to intervene. Police chief ...
- Forum 18,
Rx for an industry Nov 22, 2005
Makii, as part of his final year in OSU’s program, is spending November working with epilepsy patients in an out-patient neurology clinc at Ohio State ...
- Columbus Dispatch (subscription),
Scholar softens Twain's macho Nov 20, 2005
Trombley's paper looked at Jean's worsening form of epilepsy, including two episodes of violent, apparently psychotic behavior. ...
- Chicago Tribune,
SINGLE-TIME EVENTS Nov 22, 2005
Call Mike Bumgarner, 307-1037. Epilepsy Support Group, 7:30 pm the third Tuesday each month, Norman Regional Hospital Education Center, 901 N Porter. ...
- NewsOK.com (subscription),
HEALTH CALENDAR Nov 20, 2005
...hormone replacement therapy, Alzheimer's disease, overactive bladder, tinea capitis, infant formula, COPD, insomnia, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid ...
- Kansas.com,
Ask Dog Lady: With a look, you'll know it's time Nov 22, 2005
Our 6-year-old retriever, Jakob, has severe epilepsy and has had it since he was 2. Because of this, he drinks a lot more, is on five different kinds of pills ...
- Cambridge Chronicle,
Learning after escaping bullies Nov 21, 2005
By Alison Smith. Karl's bullying began in primary school, where he was picked on because of his epilepsy. "They pushed me around, and hit me. ...
- BBC News,
Cyberonics Is For 'Long-Term Investors Only' Nov 22, 2005
Piper said it is toning down estimates to accommodate a slower adoption in the first 13 weeks since the US launch of its epilepsy treatment, VNS. ...
- Forbes
Doctors often ignore 'black box' warnings on prescription drugs Nov 18, 2005
But of those people prescribed valproic acid for epilepsy, for example, some 30 percent weren't getting routine blood tests to test for liver damage as the ...
- U.S. News & World Report
On the cutting edge of relief 03 Oct 2005
The Israeli doctor has treated Ahikam since birth, and has kept up with medical literature in hope of finding a cure for the boy's epilepsy. ...
- Montreal Gazette
Doctors Alerted to Reported Medication Errors Between TOPAMAX® ... 03 Oct 2005
TOPAMAX® is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for epilepsy treatment and migraine prevention, and is marketed by Ortho-McNeil Neurologics ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
Oceanside woman has designs on jewelry industry 03 Oct 2005
Ã?. Briggs said holding a full-time job is difficult because she has epilepsy, although she said she hasn't had an episode since she started designing jewelry. ...
- North County Times
FTY720 Phase II 12-month data show sustained benefits and good ... 03 Oct 2005
...pioneered early breakthrough treatments for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, epilepsy, schizophrenia and ...
- Biotech Intelligence (press release)
Health announcements 03 Oct 2005
Library, 1410 West St. The program, sponsored by the Anne Arundel Epilepsy Support Group, is open to the public. The La Leche League ...
- Annapolis Capital
Mauritanian paediatricians hold National Congress 03 Oct 2005
The meeting devoted to exchange of ideas and experiences among practitioners, is focusing on three diseases affecting children - asthma, epilepsy and urinary ...
- AngolaPress
Community Roundup 03 Oct 2005
Over the years, the agency's programs has expanded to serve individuals with severe, multiple handicaps, including mental retardation, epilepsy, autism and ...
- Joliet Herald News
PET scans may help deciding surgery for epilepsy Sep 30, 2005
Positron emission tomography (PET) brain scans may help in planning surgery to cure epilepsy in people. ... Epilepsy is a chronic illness of the brain. ...
- MedIndia
Sudden death in epilepsy Sep 30, 2005
People with epilepsy have a risk of premature death that is 2-3 times higher than in the general population. Most premature deaths ...
- Irish Health
Senior Citizens Now Fastest Growing Group to Develop Epilepsy Sep 28, 2005
Sept. 28, 2005 - Epilepsy is often considered a disorder of the young, or a disease that people are born with. But according to ...
- SeniorJournal.com
Advances in Brain Imaging for Epilepsy Sep 27, 2005
...emission tomography (PET) brain scans of a brain chemical messenger system may prove sensitive enough to help plan brain surgery for epilepsy, according to a ...
- Newswise (press release)
PET Scanning for Epilepsy Sep 27, 2005
...(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Positron emission tomography (PET) brain scans may be sensitive enough to help plan brain surgery for epilepsy, based on the results of a ...
- Ivanhoe
Epilepsy girl given home tuition away from mast blamed for fits Sep 28, 2005
Nicola has epilepsy and normally experiences one or two seizures a month but on the day the mast was turned on in May she had seven fits. ...
- Yorkshire Post Today
ANXIETY: An epilepsy drug seems to act faster than a standard ... Sep 25, 2005
Might pregabalin - which has been used to treat epilepsy and fibromyalgia - be an addition to the arsenal against this illness, called generalized anxiety ...
- Evansville Courier & Press (subscription)
Mood system fights effects of depression Oct 1, 2005
And, in July, the US Food and Drug Administration gave its seal of approval after years of research and its success with children and adults with epilepsy. ...
- San Bernardino Sun
St. Luke's opens new center to study and treat epilepsy Sep 27, 2005
Jane Janzer, 10, of Boise, is the first patient to undergo research and treatment Monday at St. Luke's new Comprehensive Epilepsy Center of Idaho. ...
- IdahoStatesman.com
New epilepsy campaign has message for young people Sep 19, 2005
HEALTH chiefs have launched a campaign to make young people without epilepsy more informed about it. It is aimed at putting them ...
- Scotsman
New Guidelines for Epilepsy Sufferers Sep 19, 2005
19, 2005 - The Epilepsy Foundation today issued new recommendations for families on how to limit the risk of seizures triggered by flashing images and certain ...
- WPVI
Living with epilepsy Sep 20, 2005
AFRICAN EPILEPSY Associations will meet in Kampala next month to improve networking, share experiences and strengthen advocacy at national and continental ...
- East African
Epilepsy Foundation releases guidelines to prevent video game ... Sep 20, 2005
For the first time in the United States, the Epilepsy Foundation has released guidelines for families with epileptic children. Based ...
- Blogging Baby
Allan Appel: Disabilities Act also protects people with epilepsy Sep 20, 2005
The workplace is no exception for people with epilepsy. ... The Centers for Disease Control tells us about 2.3 million Americans have some form of epilepsy. ...
- Vero Beach Press-Journal (subscription)
US Epilepsy Foundation Warns On Games Sep 20, 2005
The US Epilepsy Foundation has issued new recommendations for families on how to limit the risk of seizures triggered by flashing images and patterns on ...
- Gamasutra
A blood test for epilepsy Sep 22, 2005
...researchers in California found that a blood test could help doctors differentiate between some types of epileptic seizures and conditions that imitate epilepsy ...
- U.S. News & World Report
Foundation aids epilepsy sufferers Sep 19, 2005
The Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee is hard at work helping citizens in Sevier County learn about and live with a misunderstood neurological condition. ...
- The Mountain Press
Free Program on Epilepsy Treatment Presented at Rush University ... Sep 19, 2005
Rush University Medical Center is offering a free seminar on the latest innovative treatments to treat epilepsy. "Treating Epilepsy ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
Posters tell kids truth on epilepsy Sep 20, 2005
Launched by Epilepsy Scotland and NHS Health Scotland, the series of three posters shows young adults with epilepsy in everyday work, leisure and social ...
- Glasgow Evening Times
TV, videogames increase epilepsy risk in children:- Sep 21, 2005
A new study has shown that flashing images and certain patterns on television, videogames, computers and other video screens increase epilepsy risk in children ...
- Webindia123
Updated Epilepsy Guidelines Issued Sep 20, 2005
Even though videogames do not aid in the development of epilepsy within an individual, the lighting and explosions featured in many games mean suffers have to ...
- 1UP.com
'A landmark in epilepsy' Sep 23, 2005
The establishment of Brainwave, the Irish Epilepsy Association, has been a landmark in the provision of services to people affected by epilepsy, according to ...
- Irish Health
Survey Reveals Impact of Epilepsy on Men Sep 18, 2005
An Epilepsy Action survey (1) has exposed a revealing insight into the lives of the estimated 225,000 males in the UK living with epilepsy. ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
Clinical trial results for new epilepsy treatment Keppra ... Sep 18, 2005
Paediatric clinical trial results of the new epilepsy treatment Keppra (levetiracetam) were reported in Europe for the first time, at this week's meeting of ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
Stroke victims risk developing epilepsy Sep 19, 2005
...in Norway have determined that stroke severity measured by the Scandinavian Stroke Scale is a statistically significant predictor for epilepsy after stroke. ...
- DetNews.com
Stroke tied to increased risk of epilepsy Sep 16, 2005
The study also shows that the severity of the stroke is a statistically significant predictor for epilepsy. Health care professionals ...
- Reuters.uk
Stroke Sufferers At Increased Risk Of Developing Epilepsy Sep 6, 2005
...in Norway determined that stroke severity measured by the Scandinavian Stroke Scale is a statistically significant predictor for epilepsy after stroke. ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Implanted Nerve Stimulator Eases Epilepsy in Kids Sep 2, 2005
2 (HealthDay News) -- Stimulation of a cranial nerve through an implant can effectively treat some children with epilepsy, according to the results of a new two ...
- Forbes
Epilepsy patients may be prone to bipolar disorder Sep 7, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Bipolar symptoms appear to be more prevalent among people with epilepsy than among those with other chronic medical conditions, new ...
- Reuters
Epilepsy Drug Eases Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Patients Sep 1, 2005
Now, researchers say the epilepsy drug gabapentin (Neurontin) can reduce hot flashes by 46 percent in women fighting the disease. ...
- Forbes
Ranbaxy may tap Shasun for epilepsy drug supply Sep 16, 2005
...to tap the $964 million gabapentin market, is in talks with the Chennai-based Shasun Chemicals and Drugs to outsource the anti-epilepsy generic blockbuster for ...
- Business Standard
Stroke victims face higher epilepsy risk Sep 6, 2005
OSLO, Norway, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Researchers in Norway have found that stroke sufferers are at a higher risk of developing epilepsy. ...
- United Press International
Epilepsy Foundation Issues Emergency Information for Hurricane ... Sep 2, 2005
2 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a series of recent news reports from the afflicted Gulf Coast, the Epilepsy Foundation today recommended the following steps for ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Epilepsy Hawke’s Bay raises $76,000 for EEG machi Sep 11, 2005
Epilepsy Hawke’s Bay will hand over a cheque for $76,000 to Hawke’s Bay District Health Board (HBDHB) chief executive, Chris Clarke, at a function to be ...
- Scoop.co.nz (press release)
UCB plans to market new epilepsy drug in Europe Sep 16, 2005
Belgian biopharmceutical company UCB has completed a pivotal phase III clinical trial of its anti-epilepsy drug Keppra, the successful results of which mean ...
- Pharmaceutical Business Review
Epilepsy Drug May Ease Hot Flashes Sep 1, 2005
...with breast cancer, researchers report in The Lancet. Neurontin is approved to treat epilepsy. It has been studied before as an ...
- WebMD
Epilepsy Drug Controls Chemotherapy-Induced Hot Flashes Sep 2, 2005
2-Neurontin (gabapentin), a drug for epilepsy, may join the list of non-hormonal drugs, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), for ...
- MedPage Today
Epilepsy patients may be prone to bipolar disorder Sep 7, 2005
Bipolar symptoms appear to be more prevalent among people with epilepsy than among those with other chronic medical conditions, new research says. ...
- ABC Online
Epilepsy test aids diagnosis Sep 2, 2005
Most people think of epilepsy as a condition you are born with, resulting in periodic seizures throughout your lifetime. But the ...
- Packet Online
Stroke survivors have increased risk of epilepsy Sep 12, 2005
Researchers in Norway say that stroke severity can be a predictor of epilepsy in the future. It is already known that those who ...
- HealthandAge.com
Advantages of Epilepsy Drug in Treating Continuous Seizures Sep 8, 2005
Newswise — Analysis of studies of two widely-used epilepsy drugs indicates that fosphenytoin provides effective, rapid treatment of life-threatening ...
- Newswise (press release)
John Gates, pioneer in neurology Sep 29, 2005
The pioneer in treatments for epilepsy and other neurological disorders was nonetheless vigilant in his treatment and his research during the final months of ...
- Pioneer Press
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Is Effective in Treating Children with ... Aug 30, 2005
Newswise — Epilepsy, a brain disorder that occurs when the electrical signals in the brain are disrupted, affects about two million Americans. ...
- Newswise (press release)
Vagus nerve stimulation is effective in treating children with ... Aug 31, 2005
...implantation of a vagus nerve stimulator ( VNS ) in patients older than 12 to help control or reduce the seizures that occur because of epilepsy, but until ...
- Xagena.it
Study Probes Epilepsy Treatment for Kids Aug 31, 2005
Aug. 31, 2005 -- When kids with epilepsy don't respond to epilepsy medications, does another treatment called vagus nerve stimulation help? ...
- WebMD
Epilepsy Treatment Effective for Children Aug 31, 2005
...(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- An epilepsy treatment used to help control seizures in adult patients has shown to be effective in treating children. ...
- Ivanhoe
'Round, spinny thing' a hit at epilepsy centre Sep 1, 2005
Wednesdays at the Epilepsy Support Centre in London are usually dedicated to the Wacky Wednesday Seizure Summer Camp. But yesterday ...
- London Free Press
Epilepsy stigma the challenge Aug 31, 2005
By Di Caelers. If you think epilepsy is something that doesn't affect you, think again. As many as one in every 100 people will have ...
- Cape Argus (subscription)
Newly-released film perpetuates stereotype Sep 27, 2005
I only hope people understand the truth of epilepsy, as well as the 'real' Emily Rose story, instead of a glossy, over-exaggerated film. ...
- Sidelines Online (subscription)
Epilepsy girl, 12, will learn at home after radio mast victory Sep 26, 2005
EDUCATION chiefs agreed to teach a 12-year-old girl with epilepsy at home after it was claimed a police radio mast near her school was giving her fits. ...
- ic Wales
Epilepsy drug swap warning Aug 30, 2005
EPILEPSY experts have advised doctors and pharmacists to avoid substituting brand and generic anticonvulsants for patients stabilised on specific medication ...
- AustralianDoctor.com (subscription)
Epilepsy drug hope for HIV eradication Aug 30, 2005
...by Bianca Nogrady. LANCET A commonly prescribed anticonvulsant is offering the first glimmer of hope that HIV could be eradicated from the body. ...
- AustralianDoctor.com (subscription)
EU Commission Approves Keppra® as Adjunctive Therapy in Children ... Sep 25, 2005
...the 6th European Paediatric Neurology Society Congress (14th-17th September 2005), in Sweden.[1] "More than 25% of children with epilepsy experience treatment ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
Kids at risk of TV / videogame seizures - Experts release new ... Sep 19, 2005
LANDOVER, MD, SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 – The Epilepsy Foundation today issued new recommendations for families on how to limit the risk of seizures triggered by ...
- EurekAlert
Rapid light movement can turn into health hazard Sep 25, 2005
Japanese children. The condition, called photosensitivity, is a "significant public health problem," the Epilepsy Foundation says. In ...
- Chicago Sun-Times
Emergency Information for Hurricane Refugees Experiencing ... Sep 2, 2005
Following a series of recent news reports from the afflicted Gulf Coast, the Epilepsy Foundation today recommended the following steps for people with epilepsy ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
In memory of tragic Daisy Sep 29, 2005
THE family of a six-year-old girl who died in her sleep from an epilepsy-related condition have raised enough money to pay for a specialist nurse at the ...
- ic SouthLondon.co.uk
Sara aims for the summit Sep 28, 2005
Sara Roose, from Bideford, is taking part in the1,340-metre Ben Nevis Challenge in aid of Epilepsy Action early next month and is organising a wine and wisdom ...
- North Devon Gazette & Advertiser
Hurricane Rita Does No Damage to Cyberonics' Facilities, Property ... Sep 27, 2005
...impact on our business or the accomplishment of our mission to improve the lives of people touched by pharmaco-resistant epilepsy, treatment-resistant ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Kids at Risk of TV / Videogame Seizures Sep 21, 2005
Landover, MD - infoZine - The Epilepsy Foundation issued new recommendations for families on how to limit the risk of seizures triggered by flashing images and ...
- Kansas City infoZine
Heath announcements Sep 25, 2005
The Anne Arundel Epilepsy Support Group will have a program, "The Bill of Rights for People Living with Epilepsy," from 7 to 8:30 pm tomorrow at the Severna ...
- Annapolis Capital
Cyberonics Announces Closing of $125 Million Convertible Senior ... Sep 27, 2005
...(Nasdaq: CYBX - News) was founded in 1987 to design, develop and market medical devices for the long-term treatment of epilepsy, depression and other chronic ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Over 550 Psychiatrists Attend Cyberonics' 49-City VNS Therapy(TM) ... Sep 28, 2005
...was founded in 1987 to design, develop and market medical devices for the long-term treatment of epilepsy, depression and other chronic treatment-resistant ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
'A Pipkin of Pepper' author reads at Wild Rumpus Sep 28, 2005
TVcartoons? That's a possibility for the estimated 100,000 people in the country who have what's called photosensitive epilepsy. ...
- Pioneer Press
Wood travels a long way from Middle-earth for latest role Oct 1, 2005
Michel, who had a history of epilepsy, refused to be admitted to an asylum and to receive electric shocks. A German movie about the case is in production. ...
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Medicare Rx Access Network of Missouri Launches Effort to Educate ... Sep 29, 2005
Western MO/Greater Kansas City -Alzheimer's Association Southwest Missouri Chapter -Central Missouri Regional Arthritis Center -Epilepsy Foundation St. ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
European Commission Approves Use of Anti-Epileptic Keppra(R) as ... Sep 21, 2005
..."More than 25% of children with epilepsy experience treatment resistant seizures or intolerable side effects from medication" said Tracy Glauser, MD, director ...
- PR Newswire UK (press release)
Lifeguard rescues boy at YMCA Oct 1, 2005
A lifeguard rescued an 8-year-old with epilepsy at the Tecumseh YMCA after he reportedly had a seizure and went underwater in the pool Saturday afternoon. ...
- Springfield News Sun (subscription)
Community effort: United Way reaches 40 percent of goal Oct 1, 2005
...in 2003, regained her learned skills through the help of two United Way member agencies, the Blount County Literacy Council and the Epilepsy Foundation. ...
- Maryville Daily Times
Fair belongs to special children Oct 1, 2005
...he didn't sleep last night," said Hight, who added that she went to bed early to rest for a day of lifting her 69-pound son who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy ...
- Orlando Sentinel
Blue Diesel Honored at the 2005 WebAwards Sep 30, 2005
The Keppra® site, targeted to both physicians and patients, provides epilepsy patients and their families with information on the disease, as well as on the ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release)
SCOPE project brings hew hope to mentally ill Oct 1, 2005
...mental health field. I also have epilepsy, am affected by depression and have a brother with mental illness," he said. No wonder ...
- Venice Gondolier
I didn’t fall down and writhe about, but I had a feeling of fear Sep 11, 2005
Epilepsy is no respecter of age or occasion. Last month, a car driver was acquitted of causing the death of a woman and injuring ...
- The Herald
Drugs in Development Sep 21, 2005
...initiate a Phase III trial for retigabine, which is being developed as an adjunctive treatment for partial-onset seizures in patients with epilepsy. ...
- R&D Directions (subscription)
Cyberonics Clarifies Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) Third ... Sep 15, 2005
...reimbursement to provide a greater percentage of Americans with TRD access to VNS Therapy following launch, than was the case in epilepsy," commented Robert P ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Unveils Diastat AcuDial for Safe, Rapid At ... Sep 19, 2005
...president and chief executive officer, said, "Diastat is a unique product that provides caregivers with a fast and safe treatment for epilepsy patients. ...
- Genetic Engineering News
Magnesium sulphate not widely used in Africa, even though it saves ... Oct 1, 2005
Eclampsia is a condition occurring during or immediately after pregnancy and involving fits which look similar to epilepsy attacks and can kill if not treated. ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
Health Wrap: Suicide and side effects Sep 30, 2005
Epilepsy drug-suicide link studied (April 21, 2005) -- The US Food and Drug Administration has asked 14 drug makers to check their data to see if epilepsy ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Working With The Disabled Sep 27, 2005
Rather than referring to someone as an epileptic, say "person with epilepsy" or "John, who has epilepsy....". Avoid words that have a negative tone. ...
- LiveArticles.org
Mum's mission to make Sep 24, 2005
...was found dead in bed at her Cudworth home last December, a post mortem examination revealed she had died from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). ...
- Sheffield Today
Cyberonics Announces Proposed Convertible Senior Subordinated ... Sep 19, 2005
...of its treatment-resistant depression product in the United States and Europe, the worldwide repositioning and re-launch of its epilepsy product, expansion of ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
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