Epilepsy

Neurontin is a brand name prescription drug that is used in treating things like epilepsy. Medications effect children differently and knowing how it works is important.

Jun 1, 2009 - Emily Retherford

Epilepsy is a common illness that produces repeated seizures.

May 21, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder where the sufferer can have recurrent unprovoked seizures.

May 17, 2009 - Angie Briscoe

Lamotrigine involves two to three daily doses. It is administered using tablets.

May 17, 2009 - Naheed Ali

The diagnosis of epilepsy is often wrong. Several studies indicate that, worldwide, as many as 50% of those diagnosed with epilepsy have seizures due to other causes.

Apr 8, 2009 - Zoe Langley

Two web communities provide support for those using the modified Atkins diet for seizures and those wanting to learn more about this treatment option for epilepsy.

Mar 25, 2009 - Zoe Langley

Researchers at John Hopkins Hospital are recruiting adults and children with uncontrolled seizures for clinical trials investigating the Modified Atkins Diet as therapy.

Mar 15, 2009 - Zoe Langley

While part of a research study on the Modified Atkins Diet for epilepsy, Brooklyn Koski's seizure frequency dropped from 100 to only five to ten per day.

Mar 12, 2009 - Zoe Langley

People who become seizure free while using antiepileptic drugs may no longer need anticonvulsants and most doctors will agree to discontinue the medication.

Mar 9, 2009 - Zoe Langley

According to Epilepsy Canada, approximately 1 per cent of the population, about 300,000 Canadians have epilepsy.

Mar 2, 2009 - Cheryl La Rocque

Robin Neudorfer's daughter, Rebecca, turned to neurofeedback when epilepsy drugs failed to help her seizures. She's made steady improvement with a year of training.

Feb 9, 2009 - Zoe Langley

Sensitivity to gluten can be a hidden cause of seizures, one that is treated with a gluten free diet.

Jan 19, 2009 - Zoe Langley

Jett Travolta, the 16 year of son of John and Kelly Travolta, died after having a seizure while on family vacation in Bahamas. Death may be related to Kawasaki disease.

Jan 3, 2009 - Christine Nyholm

Portuguese drug firm BIAL says its U.S. partner Sepracor expects to apply to FDA in 2009 for approval to market its promising new epilepsy drug eslicarbazepine acetate.

Dec 11, 2008 - John Hope

Weihnachtsstimmung in London: Lichterglanz, prächtig geschmückte Kaufhäuser, Weihnachtsparaden und Schlittschuhlaufen - ein Kurztrip lohnt auch wegen des starken Euros.

Nov 3, 2009 - Renate Oetjens

If you've been recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder, now's the time to begin thinking about treatment options.

Nov 29, 2007 - Leigh Hopkins

Despite 1-2 percent of the population having epilepsy, it remains a mysterious disorder shrouded in myths and misunderstandings for most people.

Oct 29, 2007 - Steve Vogel

A new surgically-implanted device, now in clinical trials around the country, detects oncoming seizures and then stimulates the brain, stopping a seizure from happening.

Oct 28, 2007 - Steve Vogel

An examination of a Nashville-based educational group for people with seizures, their families and friends.

Aug 10, 2007 - Lacey B. Lyons