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Autism Link Found with Popular Epilepsy Drug - HealthNews

HealthNews Autism Link Found with Popular Epilepsy Drug HealthNews, CA - 12 hours ago Drugs used to treat epilepsy have been linked with an increased risk of birth defects, such as spina bifida and heart malformations. ... more

Could epilepsy have killed Kyle? - GazetteLive

Could epilepsy have killed Kyle? GazetteLive, UK - 1 hour ago But her lawyers say he died as a result of an epileptic fit, not a lethal assault, on the night of July 21, 2004. Kyle died from brain swelling two days ... more

Analysis Supports Use of Surgery to Treat Medication-resistant ... - Kansas City infoZine

Analysis Supports Use of Surgery to Treat Medication-resistant ... Kansas City infoZine, MO - 1 hour ago Persons with temporal lobe epilepsy who do not respond to medication could receive a substantial gain in life expectancy and quality of life by undergoing ... more

Orchid gets USFDA nod for anti-epilepsy drug - Business Standard

Orchid gets USFDA nod for anti- epilepsy drug Business Standard, India - 1 hour ago ... United States Food and Drugs Administration (USFDA) approval to market anti- epilepsy drug Divalproex Sodium (delayed release) tablets in the US. ... more

Orchid Pharma gets USFDA nod for epilepsy drug - Myiris.com

Orchid Pharma gets USFDA nod for epilepsy drug Myiris.com, India - 2 hours ago The drug is used to control seizures in the treatment of epilepsy . Shares of the company gained Rs 2.9, or 3.56%, to trade at Rs 84. ... more

Epilepsy drug may have autism link - United Press International

Epilepsy drug may have autism link United Press International - Dec 3, 2008 3 (UPI) -- Prenatal exposure to the epilepsy drug valproate may increase a child's risk of autism, a British researcher says. Lead author Gus Baker of the ... Intake of Epilepsy Drug During Pregnancy Raises Autism Risk in Kids MedIndia all 16 news articles more

Epilepsy Drug May Raise Autism Risk in Offspring - U.S. News & World Report

ABC News Epilepsy Drug May Raise Autism Risk in Offspring U.S. News & World Report, DC - 34 minutes ago 3 (HealthDay News) -- Women taking the epilepsy drug valproate while pregnant are at increased risk of delivering a child who develops autism. ... Epilepsy Drug Linked to Autism Risk ABC News all 2 news articles more

Epilepsy : Faulty immune reaction implicated in epilepsy - Entertainment and Showbiz!

Epilepsy : Faulty immune reaction implicated in epilepsy Entertainment and Showbiz!, India - 2 hours ago Studies in mice conducted by American and Italian researchers suggest that a faulty immune reaction may be responsible for the development of epilepsy . ... more

Epilepsy Drug In Pregnancy Linked To Autism Risk - InjuryBoard.com

InjuryBoard.com Epilepsy Drug In Pregnancy Linked To Autism Risk InjuryBoard.com, FL - 57 minutes ago Pregnant women taking the drug valproate to treat epilepsy , may significantly increase their baby’s risk of developing autism, according to a new study ... more

Autism Linked To Abnormal Brain Waves And Seizure Medication - eMaxHealth.com

Canada.com Autism Linked To Abnormal Brain Waves And Seizure Medication eMaxHealth.com, NC - 2 hours ago Another study, published in Neurology, suggests that pregnant women who take the epilepsy drug Depakote (also called, Valproic acid, Depakene and Sodium ... Brain waves are window into autism language woes The Associated Press Brain's Magnetic Fields Reveal Language Delays in Autism MarketWatch Brain Waves May Help in Diagnosing Autism HealthNews New Scientist (subscription)  - eFluxMedia all 232 news articles more

Surgery Offers Some Epileptics Life Expectancy Gains Those with ... - Drug Topics Magazine

Drug Topics Magazine Surgery Offers Some Epileptics Life Expectancy Gains Those with ... Drug Topics Magazine, NJ - 1 hour ago 2 (HealthDay News) -- Anterior temporal lobe resection can give patients with pharmacoresistant temporal lobe epilepsy longer life expectancy and better ... more

Analysis Supports Use Of Surgery To Treat Medication-resistant ... - Science Daily (press release)

Analysis Supports Use Of Surgery To Treat Medication-resistant ... Science Daily (press release) - 50 minutes ago 2, 2008) — Persons with temporal lobe epilepsy who do not respond to medication could receive a substantial gain in life expectancy and quality of life by ... Brain Surgery for Epilepsy Extends Life Expectancy, Study Says Bloomberg Surgery a Boon for Most Common Form of Epilepsy U.S. News & World Report Surgery Nearly Always Better Than Medical Therapy for Refractory ... MedPage Today WRAL.com all 10 news articles more

PEM, Epilepsy and wine drinking - 7Online.com

PEM, Epilepsy and wine drinking 7Online.com, NY - 2 hours ago By Dr. Jay Adlersberg NEW YORK (WABC) -- There is a new tool for fighting breast cancer, a way to improve the lives of people with an illness that's ... more

Valproate for Epilepsy During Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk - Medscape

Valproate for Epilepsy During Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk Medscape - 2 hours ago Investigators are now recommending preconception counseling for women with epilepsy . The work is published in the December 2 issue of Neurology. ... more

Surgery a Boon for Most Common Form of Epilepsy - U.S. News & World Report

Surgery a Boon for Most Common Form of Epilepsy U.S. News & World Report, DC - 21 minutes ago 2 (HealthDay News) -- People with the most common form of epilepsy who don't respond to drugs would gain about five years of life, and dramatically improved ... Surgery Nearly Always Better Than Medical Therapy for Refractory ... MedPage Today Analysis Supports Use of Surgery to Treat Medication-Resistant ... Newswise (press release) all 4 news articles more

Surgical Treatment for Epilepsy Too Little, Too Late? - Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)

Surgical Treatment for Epilepsy Too Little, Too Late? Journal of American Medical Association (subscription), IL - 22 minutes ago Epilepsy is one of the most common serious neurological conditions. According to a study by the World Health Organization, epilepsy accounts for 1% of the ... more

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Valproate Use During Pregnancy Linked to Autism - Newsinferno.com

Valproate Use During Pregnancy Linked to Autism Newsinferno.com, NY - 39 minutes ago Mothers who take the epilepsy drug valproate (sold under the brand names Depacon and Depakene) during pregnancy may face an increased risk of having a child ... more

Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Increases Autism Risk - eFluxMedia

ABC News Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Increases Autism Risk eFluxMedia - Dec 2, 2008 By Anna Boyd Pregnant women taking valproate, a drug used to treat epilepsy , may significantly increase their baby’s risk of developing autism, according to ... Epilepsy Drug, Pregnancy Raise Autism Risk WebMD Taking Epilepsy Drug During Pregnancy Ups Autism Risk dBTechno Epilepsy Drug Taken When Pregnant May Increase Risk Of Autism In ... Science Daily (press release) The Press Association  - Health.com all 38 news articles more

Epilepsy Drug Linked to Autism Risk - ABC News

ABC News Epilepsy Drug Linked to Autism Risk ABC News - 1 hour ago By LAUREN COX While a new study that suggests pregnant women who take the epilepsy drug Depakote may increase their babies' risk of developing autism, ... Epilepsy Drug, Pregnancy Raise Autism Risk WebMD Epilepsy Drug Taken When Pregnant May Increase Risk Of Autism In ... Science Daily (press release) Epilepsy drug 'link' to autism The Press Association Health.com  - Telegraph.co.uk all 26 news articles more

Croydon bankers raise hundreds for epilepsy charity - Croydon Advertiser

Croydon bankers raise hundreds for epilepsy charity Croydon Advertiser, UK - 1 hour ago A total of 12 staff from Lloyds TSB Commercial's Croydon team completed a 21-mile sponsored walk through the area in aid of Epilepsy Action. ... more

Family to run CIM to aid son's cause - Sacramento Bee

Family to run CIM to aid son's cause Sacramento Bee,  USA - 1 hour ago The Ortizes, who live in Elk Grove with Nikolas and their 3 1/2-year-old daughter Angelina, didn't know much about epilepsy until their son's diagnosis ... more

Epilepsy Drug Taken When Pregnant May Increase Risk Of Autism In ... - Science Daily (press release)

ABC News Epilepsy Drug Taken When Pregnant May Increase Risk Of Autism In ... Science Daily (press release) - Dec 1, 2008 1, 2008) — A new study shows that women who take the epilepsy drug valproate while pregnant may significantly increase their child's risk of developing ... Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Increases Autism Risk eFluxMedia Epilepsy Drug, Pregnancy Raise Autism Risk WebMD Epilepsy Drug During Pregnancy Linked To Autism In Kids SmartAboutHealth The Press Association  - dBTechno all 38 news articles more

Epilepsy Drug, Pregnancy Raise Autism Risk - WebMD

Epilepsy Drug, Pregnancy Raise Autism Risk WebMD - 5 hours ago 1, 2008 -- Women who take the epilepsy drug valproate while pregnant may increase their child's risk of autism, a new study shows. ... Epilepsy Drug Taken When Pregnant May Increase Risk Of Autism In ... Science Daily (press release) Epilepsy drug 'link' to autism The Press Association Use of Epilepsy Drug During Pregnancy May Increase Children’s ... Health.com all 9 news articles more

Research links epilepsy drug to autism - Reuters

Research links epilepsy drug to autism Reuters - 28 minutes ago PA: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) epilepsy pill Epilim may raise their child's risk of developing autism, British researchers said on Monday. ... Use of Epilepsy Drug During Pregnancy May Increase Children’s ... Health.com Epilepsy Drug May Increase Risk of Autism in Children Newswise (press release) all 4 news articles more

Epilepsy research may lead to more effective treatment options - SmartBrief

Epilepsy research may lead to more effective treatment options SmartBrief, DC - 1 hour ago Epilepsy may be triggered by a breakdown between the immune and circulatory systems, according to a new Italian study. That opens new avenues for more ... School-based clinic helps keep children healthy SmartBrief all 27 news articles more

Renown institute to hold Epilepsy Support Group - Carson Times

Renown institute to hold Epilepsy Support Group Carson Times, NV - 2 hours ago "Whether they themselves are suffering from seizures or they are the parent of a child living with epilepsy , it's helpful for them to confide in people ... more

Unique Scholarship Helps People Affected by Epilepsy Fulfill Life ... - MarketWatch

Unique Scholarship Helps People Affected by Epilepsy Fulfill Life ... MarketWatch - 1 hour ago UCB, The Epilepsy Company(TM), will honor 31 recipients of the 2008 UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship(TM) at a reception in Seattle, WA on Sunday, ... more

Epilepsy find - ChronicleLive

Epilepsy find ChronicleLive, UK - 2 hours ago Unsticking these cells helped prevent the development of epilepsy in mice. The research may have found how an initial, non- epileptic , seizure could lead to ... more

Novel Techniques Offers New Freedom to Patients with Parkinson's ... - PR Web (press release)

Novel Techniques Offers New Freedom to Patients with Parkinson's ... PR Web (press release), WA - 1 hour ago Epilepsy is a very common disease affecting between 5 and 10 patients per 1000 in the United States. It is categorized by recurrent seizures and is a major ... more

Gene associated with epilepsy discovered - Newspost Online

Gene associated with epilepsy discovered Newspost Online, India - 1 hour ago A group of scientists has discovered a new gene which is associated with the brain disorder epilepsy . While the PRICKLE1 gene mutation was specific to a ... more

Drop in oxygen levels may lead to sudden death in epilepsy patients - Newspost Online

Drop in oxygen levels may lead to sudden death in epilepsy patients Newspost Online, India - 1 hour ago Researchers at UC Davis Medical Centre have revealed that sudden death in epilepsy patients might be a result of significant drop in oxygen levels during ... more

running is as therapeutic for father as it is for son - Seattle Times

running is as therapeutic for father as it is for son Seattle Times, United States - 2 hours ago Since Cody Graves' diagnosis of catastrophic epilepsy , father Don Graves has sought a way to bond with his son. He wanted to find something in sports he ... more

Some Canadians may be unknowingly living with epilepsy - CTV.ca

CTV.ca Some Canadians may be unknowingly living with epilepsy CTV.ca, Canada - 24 minutes ago Thousands of Canadians who have epilepsy may be living for years without a diagnosis because doctors unfamiliar with the symptoms believe patients have ... more

Whole Foods staffers wholeheartedly help a little girl in need - Annapolis Capital

Whole Foods staffers wholeheartedly help a little girl in need Annapolis Capital, MD - 24 minutes ago It was thought that Anne might have Benign Rolandic Epilepsy . It's a form of childhood epilepsy that is relatively mild, and begins and ends, in most cases, ... more

Family's Adopted Golden Retriever Inspires Home-based Business - Kansas City infoZine

Family's Adopted Golden Retriever Inspires Home-based Business Kansas City infoZine, MO - 1 hour ago The Simons’ youngest child has juvenile myoclonic epilepsy , a form of epilepsy which often increases in severity when children enter their early teenage ... more

Her Northport 'Big Bash' raises $16G for epilepsy - Newsday

Her Northport 'Big Bash' raises $16G for epilepsy Newsday, NY - 1 hour ago A group of 415 students from William E. DeLuca Jr. Elementary School in North Babylon formed a human chain earlier this month to transport food to the North ... more

WAY TO GO!: A 'Big Bash' for epilepsy - Newsday

WAY TO GO!: A 'Big Bash' for epilepsy Newsday, NY - 1 hour ago Zoey Wade, a sophomore at Northport High School, raised more than $16000 last weekend for the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island through a "Big Bash" ... Great Neck student promotes recycling Newsday all 2 news articles more

Bond girl dress goes under hammer - Scotsman

Bond girl dress goes under hammer Scotsman, United Kingdom - 18 minutes ago The trust is aiming to raise £10m to launch Britain's first paediatric epilepsy assessment service and build a respite and care centre for children with the ... more

A vital resource for Illinois families with special needs kids - Chicago Tribune

A vital resource for Illinois families with special needs kids Chicago Tribune, United States - 2 hours ago ... which was just approved by a state-sponsored organization, would extend coverage to 19- and 20-year olds who have illnesses such as diabetes or epilepsy . more

What do you do if your pet suffers from epilepsy? - Edinburgh Evening News

What do you do if your pet suffers from epilepsy ? Edinburgh Evening News, UK - 20 minutes ago But for animals who suffer epilepsy , the condition can be confusing and distressing. For pet owners, it can be puzzling too, with many unaware that their ... more

FDA looks into if epilepsy drugs risky for Asians - Sault Star

FDA looks into if epilepsy drugs risky for Asians Sault Star, Canada - 1 hour ago Posted By AP Treatment with certain epilepsy drugs may expose some Asian patients to serious skin reactions, US federal health officials have warned. ... more

Neglectful husband left stuck wife with pies and water - Independent

Neglectful husband left stuck wife with pies and water Independent, UK - 11 minutes ago Hargest accepted his wife had a history of schizophrenia and epilepsy , Mr Holmes added. The couple met in 1993 and married in 1996. He started looking after ... more

Precious time could be lost in fight against disease - Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning Herald Precious time could be lost in fight against disease Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - Nov 28, 2008 Emily Cope, 9, has Dravet syndrome, one of the most severe forms of childhood epilepsy . Her mother says that before the diagnosis, four years ago, ... Testing times, patent heartache WA today all 133 news articles more

Sick babies denied treatment in DNA row - Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning Herald Sick babies denied treatment in DNA row Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 2 hours ago BABIES with a severe form of epilepsy risk having their diagnosis delayed and their treatment compromised because of a company's patent on a key gene. ... Testing times, patent heartache The Age Precious time could be lost in fight against disease Sydney Morning Herald all 109 news articles more

Epilepsy charity on hunt for Scottish employer of the year - Scotsman

Epilepsy charity on hunt for Scottish employer of the year Scotsman, United Kingdom - 16 minutes ago Susan Douglas-Scott, the organisation's chief executive, said: "There's still a fear around epilepsy . So our award, which is unique in the UK, ... more

New Clues to the Cause of Epilepsy - HealthNews

HealthNews New Clues to the Cause of Epilepsy HealthNews, CA - 59 minutes ago Epilepsy , or its effects, has been known for countless generations. At times in history those with epilepsy were considered inhabited by demons, ... more