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Monitoring Of A Common Epilepsy Drug During Pregnancy Reduces Seizure Risk
November 28, 2007 — A popular epilepsy drug taken by pregnant women with epilepsy because of its mild risk of birth defects has been linked to increased seizure activity in up to 75 percent of pregnancies. Now, new ... > full story -
New Guideline For How To Treat A Person's First Unprovoked Seizure
November 19, 2007 — A guideline developed by the American Academy of Neurology recommends a routine electroencephalogram and brain scans be considered when diagnosing and treating adults who experience their first ... > full story -
Reports Of Seizure Frequency May Be Inaccurate In Patients With Focal Epilepsy
November 12, 2007 — Asking patients with focal epilepsy (also known as partial seizures, which usually involve focal areas of the body and altered consciousness) how often they have seizures does not appear to provide ... > full story -
Epilepsy Genes May Cancel Each Other
November 4, 2007 — Inheriting two genetic mutations that can individually cause epilepsy might actually be 'seizure-protective,' said researchers. "In the genetics of the brain, two wrongs can make a right," said one ... > full story -
New Guideline Recommends When To Use CT Scans In ER For Seizures
October 29, 2007 — A guideline developed by the American Academy of Neurology recommends immediate brain CT scans to screen certain emergency room patients with seizures. Evidence shows such scans can help doctors ... > full story -
Epilepsy-Induced Brain Cell Damage Prevented In The Laboratory
October 29, 2007 — For some epilepsy patients, the condition's side effects can be as troubling as the seizures. One pressing concern is potential cognitive impairment from seizures, which can include memory loss, ... > full story -
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Quality Of Life Study Examines Burden Of Epilepsy
October 29, 2007 — This study assesses quality of life among adults with epilepsy. People with epilepsy were found to have worse general health status and to engage in some risky behaviors, such as smoking. Among ... > full story -
Epilepsy Drugs May Cause Sexual Disorders
October 25, 2007 — The use of antiepileptic drugs can lead to decreased fertility and increased incidence of reproductive endocrine disorders in both men and women. The study finds that reproductive endocrine ... > full story -
Brain Waves That Distinguish False Memories From Real Ones Pinpointed
October 23, 2007 — For the first time, researchers are able to pinpoint brain waves that distinguish true from false memories, providing a better understanding of how memory works and creating a new strategy to help ... > full story -
Childhood Epilepsy Research Offers New Hope For Seizure Control
October 22, 2007 — Scientists still do not know what causes epileptic seizures, but researchers are one step closer to solving this puzzle with the help of their newly developed genetically modified epileptic ... > full story
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