Epilepsy Talk
Yee-Haa! I’m officially an author
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You probably remember that my introduction to epilepsy wasn’t a rosy one. (Whose is?)
It really wasn’t until once I was older and came out of the closet that I was willing to share my “dirty little secret”.
And now look where I am…
2020 Top-Ranked Pediatric Hospitals for Neurology & Neurosurgery
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The U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of hospitals is considered the pre-eminent source for excellence.
For the 2020 evaluations, fifty pediatric centers were ranked for serious neurological problems.
2020 Top-Rated Hospitals for Neurology & Neurosurgery
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Every year, patients and potential patients alike, look forward to the U.S. News & World Report’s list of top-ranking hospitals.
Attached is a link to their most current list for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
2020 Patient Recommendations for TOP Neurologists…Epileptologists…Neurosurgeons…and Pediatric Doctors
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Below is a compilation by website forum members who have had positive personal experiences with docs over the years.
This list is based on recommendations and, of course, is purely subjective. But it might be helpful for anyone looking for a good Neurologist…Epileptologist…Neurosurgeon…or Pediatric Doctor.
Epilepsy Foundation Was Targeted in Mass Strobe Cyberattack
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Hackers sent images of flashing strobe lights to the foundation’s thousands of Twitter followers in several attacks.
Hospitals Criticized For Keeping Quiet On Charity Care…
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“Too many nonprofit hospitals fail to adequately publicize their charity-care programs, two advocacy groups say in a survey report…
Tags: charity care, criticized, free or discounted care, indebted patients, nonprofit hospitals, under-insured, unpaid bills
Good news, there’s a new AED in town!
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On November 19, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved cenobamate (XCOPRI®) for the treatment of focal epilepsy in adults. This medication will be available in the pharmacy by the spring or summer of 2020.
Tags: focal epilepsy, lower seizure frequency, new drug, XCOPRI
Blood Tests May Help Diagnose Epilepsy
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A recent study shows that a simple blood test can determine whether or not someone has had an epileptic seizure.
Doctors at Stanford University, California, reveal that the level of the hormone prolactin may be indicative of the type of seizure and can be measured by this blood test.
The blood test which must be used within 10 to 20 minutes after a seizure, can identify generalized tonic-clonic seizures and complex partial seizures in both adults and older children, because the level of prolactin in the blood goes up.
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