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100 Questions & Answers About Epilepsy

by Faces of Epilepsy

More than 3 million people in the United States suffer from epilepsy. Whether you are a newly diagnosed patient or a loved one of someone suffering from the disease, this book offers help. The only text to provide the doctor's and patient's views, 100 Questions & Answers About Epilepsy gives you authoritative, practical answers to [...]

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Can You Get Your Skydiving License With Epilepsy in the State of Florida?

by Faces of Epilepsy

I have a certain type of epilepsy in which I am only at risk of having an episode when I am extremely sleep deprived. I havent had an episode in a couple years and I am on steady medication. What I want to know is there is a law prohibiting me from getting my skydiving [...]

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Epileptic Kids at Risk for Not Taking Medicine

by Faces of Epilepsy

Epileptic kids at risk for not taking medicine Many kids with epilepsy are not taking their medication. Read more on CBS 19 Tyler Tags: medication, Many kids, Epileptic kids, Tyler Epileptic, Epilepsy, Health Medical Pharma

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Behavior Disorders Boost Crash Risk for Teen Boys: Study

by Faces of Epilepsy

Behavior Disorders Boost Crash Risk for Teen Boys: Study ADHD drivers face similar risks as epilepsy patients and are urged to take steps to avoid accidents. Read more on HealthCentral Tags: Study, epilepsy patients, Epilepsy, Disaster Accident, study behavior

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Teen Boys With ADHD Have Higher Risk of Being in a Traffic Collision

by Faces of Epilepsy

Teen boys with ADHD have higher risk of being in a traffic collision Male teenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are more likely to be injured in traffic accidents than teens without disruptive behaviour disorders, whether they’re drivers or pedestrians, research shows. Read more on Hamilton Spectator Tags: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Risk, collision male [...]

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Serious Skin Reactions in Asian Patients on Epilepsy Drugs

by Faces of Epilepsy

FDA is investigating new preliminary data suggesting an increased risk of serious skin reactions from the anti-epileptic drugs phenytoin and fosphenytoin if they are taken by Asian patients who are positive for the human leukocyte antigen allele HLA-B*1502. These reactions include Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Phenytoin is marketed as Dilantin, [...]

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If You Have Epilepsy Does Age Difference Make a Difference in Birth Defects?

by Faces of Epilepsy

there is a certain percentage of child deformaties if you have epilepsy and are pregnant. is the risk of deformaties greater as i mature in age. For instance I am 24, will a child be healthier if i am pregnant when i am 25 opposed to when i am 27 or older or does it [...]

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Topamax Medication During Pregnancy Can Lead to Increased Risk of Oral Birth Defects in Babies

by Faces of Epilepsy

Topamax medication during pregnancy can lead to increased risk of oral birth defects in babies New data suggest that the drug Topamax and its generic versions increase the risk for the birth defects cleft lip and cleft palate in babies born to women who use the medication during pregnancy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [...]

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A Safer Everyday Life TIPS From Epilepsi Partner Show Your Colours

by Faces of Epilepsy

Before you enter a coma to see this interminable list of things you can do to protect yourself, please consider the relevancy compared with the type of seizures you have. Take whatever you need. Some of the tips are ordinary common sense, which can be beneficial to people without epilepsy as well. All the tips [...]

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Sudden Death in Epilepsy: Forensic and Clinical Issues

by Faces of Epilepsy

Epilepsy is one of the most prevalent neurological diseases in the world, and carries with it the risk of sudden death. Edited by four of the most eminent experts in the field, this volume captures the state of the art and science in the study of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. Topics discussed include the [...]

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Who Is at Risk for Epilepsy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

Almost 2.7 million Americans have been afflicted with epilepsy. That means 9 out of every 1000 Americans have the disorder. Although statistics show that more men are afflicted with epilepsy than women, everybody is susceptible to having epilepsy. It can happen to any body, of any race and at any age. However, people with [...]

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Living With Epilepsy – What You Need to Know to Deal With

by Faces of Epilepsy

Get The Facts About Epilepsy So You Can Take Back Control Of Your Life Discover How To Recapture Your Quality Of Life After A Diagnosis Of Epilepsy Are you ready to take charge of your life? Discover important facts about epilepsy including tips on living with epilepsy and epilepsy diagnosis and treatment information. Do you [...]

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Global Epilepsy Research Funding Grossly Inadequate

by Faces of Epilepsy

Epilepsy, although it is prevalent in millions of humankind does not get enough funding for research and treatment development. There are many different types of seizures that can affect people in different ways. While seizures can be easy to diagnose and control for some people, for many others, epilepsy is a lifelong problem that can [...]

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Who Is at Risk for Epilepsy

by Faces of Epilepsy

Almost 2.7 million Americans have been afflicted with epilepsy. That means 9 out of every 1000 Americans have the disorder. Although statistics show that more men are afflicted with epilepsy than women, everybody is susceptible to having epilepsy. It can happen to any body, of any race and at any age. However, people with certain [...]

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