Epilepsy Talk
At Walgreens and CVS, Complaints of Medication Mistakes Go Missing…
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In Oklahoma, a State Board of Pharmacy released a complaint against a CVS pharmacy regarding a medication error made last year.
The board took the rare step of citing the pharmacy in addition to the pharmacist involved in the error.
Why Your Pharmacist is Your Best Friend…
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Your pharmacist is the least expensive and most accessible health resource you have. They fill prescriptions and provide expert information about medications.
A very important role, considering the prominent use of seizure medications to treat epilepsy.
You can see the pharmacist anytime you want, without an appointment, and all consultations are free. In medicine, that’s extraordinary.
The perils of discontinuing your epilepsy meds…
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One of the most common questions is “when can I stop taking my meds?”
Especially for those whose seizures have been under good control.
It makes sense. Because if you’re doing well, you start to wonder: “Why do I need these meds anymore”?
Autism — Who Has It?
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The autism rate has increased — 1 in 68 kids are now identified with the disorder.
The information that a child has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder often throws parents into an emotional tailspin.
And it’s no wonder why.
Stem Cell Therapy: Miracle or Mirage?
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About stem cells: “They’ve been called magic seeds. They have the potential to cure disease, regenerate organs, and even prolong life. And they could completely alter the way we practice medicine” – Fortune Magazine
Epilepsy and Psychosis – Is It Genetic?
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Just as epilepsy is called “a storm in the brain,” psychosis might be viewed as “a lightning strike” to the brain.
Both have to do with havoc in the brain, but one’s a neurological issue and the other is a mental illness.
Totally different ballgames, right?
Maybe not, says new research which focuses on the genetic connection.
Schizophrenia and Epilepsy — The Connection
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There’s always been a suspicion of the possible ties between epilepsy and schizophrenia.
But now, research has shown that schizophrenia and epilepsy are linked in both directions.
Trump wants tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs!
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Here’s which drugs could disappear from hospitals first…
From epidurals to life-saving cancer treatments, the results could be disastrous.
Chicken Soup for the Soul…
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I’m off to take care of my niece who has ongoing tonsillitis.
To offer a little comfort and care.
And what better way than a batch of homemade chicken soup?
This recipe is relatively quick and easy to make.
Try it:
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