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23 hrs ago | Los Angeles Times

For pregnant women with MS or epilepsy, some good news

Researchers at Stanford University have found that women with multiple sclerosis or epilepsy have only a slightly higher risk of abnormal fetal growth and C-section delivery compared with women without the conditions.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Startups, Stanford University, Multiple Sclerosis

Fri Nov 20, 2009

EurekAlert!

Greater certainty in monitoring 3 therapeutic medications is facilitated by new CRMs

To help bring greater certainty to the measurement of medication levels in a patient's bloodstream for three drugs with narrow therapeutic ranges, the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention is releasing new certified reference materials .

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Related Topix: Medicine, Carbamazepine (generic), Tegretol, Medication, Health, Phenytoin (generic), Dilantin, Seizures

Thu Nov 19, 2009

EMaxHealth

Pregnancy Safe for Women with Multiple Sclerosis/Epilepsy

Stanford University School of Medicine has released a new study in the November issue of the journal Neurology that will ease the mind of many young women with multiple sclerosis or epilepsy.

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Related Topix: Health, Multiple Sclerosis

WebWire

National Expressions of Courage Art Contest Unveils Stories of Inspiration

Raritan, NJ. Epilepsy and seizures affect nearly 3 million Americans of all ages and in 70 percent of new cases, no cause is apparent.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Houston Metro, Galveston Metro, Galveston, TX

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Health News Digest

Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy Don't Raise Significant Pregnancy Risks

STANFORD, Calif. - Having multiple sclerosis or epilepsy doesn't put a mother-to-be at significant risk for pregnancy-related problems, according to a new study by Stanford University School of Medicine researchers.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Stanford, CA, Stanford University

News8Austin

'Brain Bucket' detects brain disorders, researchers say

A new technology developed at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston could revolutionize the detection of epilepsy and other brain disorders, researchers say.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry

Tue Nov 17, 2009

The Hindu

World Epilepsy Day observed at CMCH

Spreading the message: Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital doctors releasing balloons to mark the World Epilepsy Day on Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Mon Nov 16, 2009

The Hindu

Surgery can treat epilepsy: expert

'While drugs prevent seizures in 70 per cent patients, the rest need surgery to lead a better life' HYDERABAD: About 70-80 per cent of people, who undergo epilepsy surgery, could become completely seizure-free, thanks to specialised procedures being performed in a few centres, including the Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences here.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Sun Nov 15, 2009

HomeTownLife.com

Join the fight to help those struggling with disorder

By Linda Ann Chomin CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan is asking for the public's help to help those struggling with the neurological disorder.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Michigan

Albany Times Union

Fundraisers get personal as intimate gatherings of friends

People shop for Trollbeads at Drue Sanders Jewelry store in Guilderland. PHOTO GALLERY Display of beads at Drue Sanders Jewelry store in Guilderland.

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Related Topix: Guilderland, NY, Glenmont, NY, Bethlehem, NY, Niskayuna, NY, Albany Metro, Albany, NY, Medicine, Health

Fri Nov 13, 2009

The Washington Post

Review: Reports on Pfizer drug studies misleading

In this Jan. 25, 2009 file photo, a sign at Pfizer world headquarters in New York is shown.

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Related Topix: Pfizer, Biotech, Medicine, Healthcare Industry, Health

Wed Nov 11, 2009

MediLexicon

Ikano Therapeutics Receives Orphan Drug Designation For Epilepsy Drug

Ikano Therapeutics, Inc. announced that it has received Orphan Drug designation for midazolam in the acute treatment of certain forms of epileptic seizure known as cluster seizures or alternatively, as acute repetitive seizures.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Marketing, Columbia University

Tue Nov 10, 2009

About.com

Site of the Day: National Epilepsy Awareness Month

What It Is: "This November, for National Epilepsy Awareness Month , the Epilepsy Foundation is asking you to Talk About It! Epilepsy affects people of all ages and races, and represents one percent of the population in this country--almost 3 million people.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Mon Nov 09, 2009

KPTV Beaverton

Helmet Helping Epilepsy Treatment

More than 3 million people in the United States have epilepsy. One in every 100 has experienced an unprovoked seizure.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Radiology

Sat Nov 07, 2009

WLBT-TV Jackson

Off The Leash For Epilepsy

Dozens of four legged friends go off the leash for epilepsy. Dogs and their owners took over Lakeshore Park near the reservoir this afternoon.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Fri Nov 06, 2009

PharmaGossip

Abbott under kickback probe over Depakote sales -

Abbott Laboratories this morning confirmed the company's sales and marketing practices of Depakote, the widely used drug to treat bipolar disorder and epilepsy, are under federal investigation.

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Related Topix: Biotech, Abbott Laboratories, Medicine, Medication, Depakote, Valproic Acid (generic), Marketing, Bipolar Disorder, Health

KCBD-TV Lubbock

Haunted Dash at Mae Simmons Park

Epilepsy Foundation West Texas is hosting Haunted Dash . It's a fun, short walk and costume party- so dress up! All the proceeds will benefit EFWT, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with epilepsy.

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Related Topix: Health, West, TX, Non-Profit

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Valley Banner The

Elkton Mother, Daughter Start Epilepsy 'Stroll'

More people in America suffer from epilepsy than from muscular dystrophy, yet so little is known about epilepsy that the mere mention of the disease can arouse fright.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Elkton, VA, James Madison University, Augusta County, VA, Harrisonburg, VA, Charlottesville Metro

Mon Nov 02, 2009

WUSA9.com Washington, DC

Mother Invents Safety Mat For Children With Epilepsy

Joshua Duce loves the Florida Gators, Spider-man, and Spongebob Squarepants. Like many 6-year-old boys, he's a happy kid, playing and laughing with a Wii controller in his hand.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Sun Nov 01, 2009

CBS News

Epilepsy Drugs May Treat Alzheimer's

A group of drugs used to treat epilepsy may also treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Calcium, NY

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