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Vagus Nerve Stimulation…Is it for YOU?

September 12, 2021
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Having a Vagus Nerve Stimulator implanted can be a tough decision. Is it right for you? Will it work? What are the side effects and consequences?

I did some research and got the low-down on what it is, how it works and some interesting statistics.

Posted in Epilepsy, Medication Issues, Research
Tags: brain, depression, electrical pulses, improvement, memory, mood swings, refractory, setting, signals, vagus nerve stimulator

Groundbreaking Report: A Giant Step for Epilepsy

May 16, 2012
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In a special presentation from the Institute of Medicine (IOM), a groundbreaking report was released with 13 recommendations that the IOM designed to help improve care for all people with epilepsy…

Posted in Epilepsy, News
Tags: 13 recommendations, accreditation, advocacy, awareness, community services, education, eliminate stigma, Epilepsy, expansion, families, healthcare, implementation, improvement, Institute of Medicine, national agenda, patients, quality

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Phylis Feiner Johnson

I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.

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