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Increased Birth Defect Risks in Two FDA-Approved Epilepsy Medications
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Two epilepsy drugs – Lamictal and Keppra – which are currently listed in category C may be dangerous to a fetus and should be listed in category D, according to new data. The difference between the categories is that D shows evidence of risk, but the benefits outweigh the risks…
Tags: Birth Defects, dangers, Epilepsy, Keppra, Lamictal, pregnancy
Celebrate November Epilepsy Awareness Month!
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Celebrate November Epilepsy Awareness Month!
Go to Dr. Oz’s website where it says “Ask Dr. Oz a question” and make YOUR case for EPILEPSY!
Dr. Oz is well-known and respected world-wide. He also has an open ear. What we need to do is all participate repeatedly in his “Ask Dr. Oz” http://www.doctoroz.com/ask
The Dalai Lama on Life
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A question was posed to the Dalai Lama:
What is the thing about humanity that surprises you the most?”
His answer was as follows:
Kiss Colonoscopies Good-Bye?
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Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. and more than half of over 80 million people over the age of 50 have never been screened.
But now there’s good news for everyone who dreads their mandatory colonoscopy. (Like me.)
It’s a new NONINVASIVE DNA colon cancer screening test that should be available to the general public in 20012!
Tags: 100%, colorectal cancer, early detection, noninvasive DNA, screening
What Is your Favorite Joke — Part #2
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Well folks, it looks like you took me seriously. Which just goes to show: Who says people with epilepsy don’t have a great sense of humor?
So, bring it on, so we can start with a laugh each day.
TLE — Important New Research!
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In the study which appears online in the Annals of Neurology, neurologist and neuroscientist Dr. Tallie Z. Baram and her colleagues, explained: “”Understanding how previous brain infections, seizures or injuries can interact with the cellular machinery to cause epilepsy is a crucial step toward designing drugs to prevent the process. We don’t want to just treat people with epilepsy. We hope to develop medicines that will prevent epilepsy from occurring — and influence the lives of millions of people around the globe.”
Epilepsy Brought Alive By Three Amazing Talents
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Maggie Mendus, Tiffany Webb and Terry Tracy all have one thing in common: Epilepsy and a rare, inspiring talent. Through poetry, fiction and film, they take us on a jorney of what it is like to live through seizures with astounding depth and feeling.
Don’t miss any of these three creative break-throughs.
Adult Epilepsy…Ground-Breaking New Research on Origins
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In a ground-breaking new study which appears online in the Annals of Neurology, neurologist and neuroscientist Dr. Tallie Z. Baram and her colleagues, discovered:
Tags: adult epilepsy, ground-breaking, new research, prevent epilepsy
Protect The Medicaid Program…NOW!
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Both the US Senate and House are back in DC and in session this week. Now is the time to ask them to reject cuts or changes to Medicaid!
Checking charities and their accountability
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Since it is so difficult to figure out where our donations are going and we don’t want to give up on giving, I thought I’d tell you about two very reliable sites that can give you the TRUE facts on your chosen charity. They are: The Charity Navigator and Charity Watch — part of the American Institute of Philanthropy.
Both are well-trusted, responsible guides to help you in your contribution decisions. (Fortunately The Epilepsy Foundation is a 3-star charity, according to the Charity Navigator and it’s also ranked as a top-rated charity by Charity Watch.)
Tags: Charity Navigator, Charity Watch, reliable guides for giving
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