Epilepsy Talk

GENERICS: IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY

December 22, 2009
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http://graphics8.nytimes.com/packages/pdf/health/aangenerics.pdf
“The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), representing over 19,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals, has taken an active interest in the clinical, ethical and policy considerations concerning the coverage of anticonvulsant drugs for people with epilepsy. The AAN has developed evidence-based guidelines which strongly support complete physician autonomy in determining the appropriate use of anticonvulsants for
the patients with epilepsy.”


Drug Resistant Epilepsy News

December 7, 2009
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Groundbreaking news about a scientific discovery for drug resistant epilepsy!


Super Seizure De-Stressor

December 5, 2009
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We all know that stress is a super trigger for seizures. Whether it’s family, friends, frustrations, conflict, work, school, fear, anger, anxiety, depression. The list is almost endless.

While nobody can say there’s a magic formula for de-stressing, you might give Progressive Muscle Relaxation a try. It’s a pretty powerful tool.


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    Important Resources

    • The Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania. The EFEPA provides many important services, including a wonderful camp for kids with epilepsy…epilepsy seminars for first aid…awareness and education…and advocacy support.
    • The Epilepsy Foundation. Dedicated to improving how people with epilepsy are perceived, accepted and valued in society; and promoting research for a cure.

    About the author

    Phylis Feiner Johnson has been a professional copywriter for 30 years. She also spent 20 years with epilepsy. She writes from the heart to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. For further information, contact The Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania at http://www.efepa.org/ and please make a contribution to become an advocate, too.

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