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Drug Companies Hire Troubled Doctors As Experts
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“Drug companies say they hire the most-respected doctors in their fields for the critical task of teaching about the benefits and risks of the companies’ drugs.
But an investigation by ProPublica has uncovered hundreds of doctors receiving company payments who had been accused of professional misconduct, were disciplined by state boards or lacked credentials as researchers or specialists.
Neurotherapy for Epilepsy, Pain, Parkinson’s and More…
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“People with Epilepsy, Parkinson’s Disease, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or addictions may be able to learn how to ‘think themselves better’ by altering their brain waves to improve their symptoms.
A new form of treatment called neurotherapy (also known as neurofeedback) is similar to biofeedback but has a unique focus on controlling brain wave activity rather than skin temperature, heart rate, breathing and muscle tension.
Tags: biofeedback, Epilepsy, neurofeedback, neurotherapy, pain, Parkinson’s
When you’re hot, you’re HOT!
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No, this isn’t about epilepsy. It’s about chili!
I figure, if you’re warm and comfy, it can help chase the boogey man away…
Epilepsy Glossary — 100+ Terms Defined
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Even if you do have epilepsy, it doesn’t necessarily mean you know all the lingo. (I didn’t!) So here are some definitions of medical terms related to epilepsy…
Suicide and epilepsy…
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We are in a mental health crisis in this community. And not enough is being done to avert it.
According to a peer-reviewed journal article from Epilepsy and Behavior, statistics concluded that people with epilepsy are 22 times more likely to commit suicide than the general population.
Tags: AEDS, newly diagnosed patients, quality of life, suicidal thoughts
2024-2025 Honor Roll of Best Hospitals
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The U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of hospitals is considered the pre-eminent source for excellence.
For more than 30 years, U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals rankings has been helping patients find, in consultation with their doctors, the best hospital for their health needs.
This year, U.S. News ranked hospitals in 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions. Here are the top 20 highest rated hospitals in the U.S.
Tags: 2024-2025, best hospitals, honor roll, survey, U.S. News & World Report
2025 Patient Recommendations for TOP Neurologists…Epileptologists…Neurosurgeons…and Pediatric Doctors
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2025 Patient Recommendations for TOP Neurologists…Epileptologists…Neurosurgeons…and Pediatric Doctors
Tags: doctors, Epileptologists, Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Patient recommendations, Pediatric
Wishing you a happy new year…
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If you could make one wish for 2025,
What would it be…
For Sleep Apnea — Three Revolutionary New Types of CPAP
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These days, there’s an endless variety of CPAP options. But, since purchasing a new CPAP can be a big investment and expense, you want to pick the best you can. And the most comfortable and efficient.
Here are three of the newest, most revolutionary, and top-performing CPAPs on the market.
Epilepsy and sleep apnea — a dangerous duo
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Almost a third of people with epilepsy may suffer with undiagnosed sleep apnea, a sleep disorder which is dangerous because of the possible serious consequences.
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