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The 2010 Pipeline Conference held in San Francisco 2/25-2/26/2010 provides a window into ongoing research and upcoming possible therapies for epilepsy. The following is a summary of some highlights from the first part of the conference. Read the highlights |
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A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that ethosuximide (Zarontin®) had the overall best balance of efficacy and side effects. Read a summary |
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Baylor researchers find a gene linking heart irregularities with epilepsy, giving an important clue to the mechanism sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. Read more |
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Epilepsy is far more than just seizures. Read more here |
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What is the impact of seizures on employment? Most people with epilepsy can and do work, but having epilepsy doesn’t make it any easier, especially in the current economic climate. Read about it |
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Limited availability of epilepsy medicines for children in the developing world. Read more |
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Intravenous carbamazepine is shown to be well-tolerated. Read about it here |
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New form of Lamictal® (lamotrigine) approved for single daily dosing. More information here |
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Since epilepsy affects approximately 1% of the world’s population, it is not surprising to learn that several public and historical figures have had seizures. Read about them |
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The approach to epilepsy appearing late in life. Learn more here |
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Long-term prognosis of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy may be better than previously thought. Learn about this |
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The Epilepsy Therapy Project has supported research on Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation, a possible alternative to vagus nerve stimulation. See about it here |
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Epilepsy is expensive, averaging additional annual medical costs near $5,000 per person with epilepsy in the US Read more |
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Disparities in Epilepsy Care in North America Read about it |
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Depression is common and often undertreated in people with epilepsy Read more |
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My Epilepsy Diary helps you take control of your epilepsy. Read the Press Release What My Epilepsy Diary is and why you should use it Start using My Epilepsy Diary Hear Dr. Fisher interviewed about My Epilepsy Diary |
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Doctors often fail to counsel about not driving after a seizure: commentary. Read about this |
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Consequences and costs of forgetting seizure medicines. Read more |
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Epilepsy.com has a great section on antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), but I often have been asked for a brief summary document that pulls the information into one package. Read the summary |
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Leading U.S. Epilepsy Organizations Unite on H1N1 Virus "Swine Flu" Public Health Recommendations for Children with Epilepsy. Read the press release CDC Website US Government H1N1 flu.gov Website |
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Are women aware of pregnancy risks from seizure medicines? Read the details |
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Vigabatrin (Sabril©) was approved by the US FDA for treatment of infantile spasms in children, and uncontrolled complex partial seizures in adults. Read it here |
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CDC highlights risks of H1N1 virus ("swine flu") for children with epilepsy. Read statement here |
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