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Seniors — Alzheimer’s, Epilepsy or Seizures?
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The question of whether a person has epilepsy or Alzheimer’s can be a tough one.
Take those “senior moments” — memory lapses, zoning out and other temporary confusion. These seemingly harmless incidents may actually be a sign of epilepsy. Roughly 1-2 percent of seniors develop epilepsy — and that rate is rising.
But experts at the U.S. National Council on Aging warn that often epilepsy goes undetected in seniors.
Tags: "senior moments", Alzheimer's, drugs, Epilepsy, medications, misdiagnosed, Research, seizures, undetected
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome — A Danger For Those On Dilantin Or Lamictal
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This article is not for those with a weak stomach. Because Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is an ugly and sometimes deadly disease.
But if you are on Dilantin or Lamictal, I urge you to read this information.
Tags: dangerous, Dilantin, Epilepsy, Lamictal, rare, Research, skin shedding, sometimes deadly, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Epilepsy & Migraines — Kissing Cousins
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A strong relationship between migraines and epilepsy has long been suspected.
But now it is fact, according to extensive research cited by Steven Karceski, MD in Practical Neurology Magazine.
Cannabis for Better Sex? Here’s What the Science Says.
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Both men and women have long reported that cannabis alters their sexual experience.
Medical Marijuana — What the Experts are Saying
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“It doesn’t have a high potential for abuse, and there are very legitimate medical applications. In fact, sometimes Marijuana is the only thing that works… It is irresponsible not to provide the best care we can as a medical community, care that could involve Marijuana. We have been terribly and systematically misled for nearly 70 years in the United States, and I apologize for my own role in that.” — Dr. Sanjay Gupta — Neurosurgeon.
Tags: age-old remedy, alternative, anecdotal evidence, DEA restrictions, Dr. Orrin Devinsky, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Dravet Syndrome, help relieve pain and suffering, legitimate medical applications, medical marijuana, non toxic, relief, Research, safe, scientific evidence
New Hope for Epilepsy Stem Cell Therapy
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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
There are many exciting areas in epilepsy research. One topic of great interest is the use of stem cells to treat seizures.
Tags: beneficial effects, chronic epilepsy, cure disease, data, Epilepsy, help memory, hope, medication resistant, neurons, prolong life, promise?, regenerate organs, Research, seizure focus, stem cell
For those of you who have been wondering…
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What is Epilepsy Talk and who is that masked lady behind it?
Epilepsy Talk is a website that I created after 35 years of being a copywriter. And decades of having epilepsy myself.
Tags: 35 years, Epilepsy, epilepsytalk.com, health and wellness, labor of love, Research, write
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.
Tags: environmental factors, Epilepsy, genetic susceptibility, links, neurobiological, psychosis, Research, risks, schizophrenia
The Gamma Knife — Non Invasive Surgery
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Neurosurgeons continue to explore the less invasive Gamma Knife radiosurgery for elimination of temporal lobe abnormalities and brain lesions.
The Gamma Knife itself has been around for quite a while, so there’s a history of its use. But its application specifically for this form of epilepsy hasn’t really been done before. Therefore, the purpose of recent research was to see if the advantages of this minimally invasive tool could provide an alternative to standard surgery…
Tags: alternative, brain lesions, cognitive, decrease, dissolve, Gamma Knife, improvement, less invasive, out-patient, precision, psychiatric, radiation, radiosurgery, Research, seizure-free, surgery
The Sacred Disease. A Movie You Can Not Afford to Miss…
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The Sacred Disease is a movie you can not afford to miss…
Motivated by lack of funding and awareness for epilepsy, this film covers the full spectrum of what it’s like to live with this neurological condition by following the lives of three individuals. The Sacred Disease displays an intimate portrayal of the complexities and daily difficulties faced by people with epilepsy.
Tags: complexities, difficulties, Epilepsy, hope, movie, Research, sacred disease
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