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Seizures and Steroids

May 4, 2018
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I always thought that steroids were the kind used by athletes and bodybuilders to pump up their performance. Yes, they do exist and, yes they are quite dangerous, but those aren’t the kind of steroids this article is about.

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Tags: "wonder drug", ACTH, anabolic steroids, anti-inflammatory therapies, athletes, epilepsy management, epilepsy symptoms, naturally occuring hormones, oral steroids, performance, prednisolone, prednisone, risks, side effects, steroids

2016 Top Rated Regional Hospitals Across the U.S.

January 16, 2016
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For those who can’t travel to big cities, The U.S. News & World Report has compiled a directory of the top medical centers and high performing hospitals across the country.

There are some 732 hospitals in 200 regions, such as Maryland’s Eastern Shore and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, so that you can find quality care closer to home.

Hospitals are listed alphabetically by state, with regions listed by the closest metro area.

Posted in Epilepsy, Research
Tags: performance, ranking, regional, specialties, state or metro area, U.S.

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