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Life Out Here: Let me hear the cries
I’ll soon be leaving for a month of work in Argentina. My wife will be fine. She loves me, but she has her tremendously time-consuming job, her reading, her faith, her family and her friends. My son will be fine. He loves me, but he has his...
Tags: Seizures
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Medical marijuana shouldn't be for 'adults only'
My 9-year-old daughter has Aicardi syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes extremely hard-to-control seizures, debilitation, disability and early mortality. She began having seizures at three months of age, and since that time has had multiple...
Tags: Medical Marijuana Therapy, Chemical Industry, Autism, Pharmaceuticals, Insomnia
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Belleville school comes together to celebrate kindergartner's birthday
Belleville News-DemocratKindergartner Cordell Jackson celebrated his sixth birthday Friday surrounded by classmates, teachers and family members at Whiteside Elementary School in Belleville. Cordell suffers from Dravet syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that causes him...Tags: Teachers, Education, Teaching and Learning
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FDA warns pregnant migraine sufferers against anti-seizure drugs
The Food and Drug Administration is warning physicians that women who suffer migraine headaches and are pregnant or may become pregnant should not use the drugs valproate or valproic acid to prevent the severe headaches, in light of new evidence showing...
Tags: Headaches, Physical Conditions, Depakote (drug), Chemical Industry, Autism
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The Great Debate
While marijuana use is still illegal under federal law, the general direction of state laws regarding marijuana is clearly moving in the direction of leniency. Two states in November, Colorado and Washington, legalized it for recreational purposes....
Tags: Acetaminophen (drug), Chemical Industry, Prosecution, Breast Cancer, HIV
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Epilepsy drug in pregnancy linked to baby's higher autism risk
Pregnant women who took the anti-seizure drug valproate during pregnancy increased the odds that their baby would have autism, and were roughly twice as likely to give birth to a child who would go on to be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder,...Tags: Depakote (drug), Autism, Behavioral Conditions, American Medical Association, Drugs and Medicines
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Hillary Clinton to appear in Beverly Hills for award and speech
In the sort of appearance destined to fan speculation about her presidential aspirations in 2016, Hillary Rodham Clinton will speak in Beverly Hills next week at a gala hosted by the Pacific Council on International Policy. The nonpartisan group,...
Tags: Barack Obama, European Union, David Axelrod, White House, Primaries
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Employers, insurance companies prepare for health reform exchange
The Wisconsin State JournalSoaring health insurance costs drove the Epilepsy Foundation of Wisconsin to make a big change 10 years ago: It moved to a smaller office with cheaper rent. Now, executive director Art Taggart hopes federal health reform will bring more relief. He's not...Tags: Health Insurance, Scott Walker, Marketing, Career and Workplace, Economy, Business and Finance
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Epilepsy drug in pregnancy tied to autism risk
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who take the epilepsy drug valproate during pregnancy are three times more likely to have a child with an autism spectrum disorder, suggests new research based on close to 700,000 babies born in Denmark. Previous studies...Tags: Prescription Drugs, Autism, Birth Defects, Behavioral Conditions, American Medical Association
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Baptist hospital denied reasonable ADA request, EEOC charges
Baptist Health South Florida violated federal law by denying the reasonable scheduling request of a recently hired physician with epilepsy, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said in a lawsuit filed Monday in Miami. According to the lawsuit,...Tags: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Coral Gables, Career and Workplace, Crime, Law and Justice, Hospitals and Clinics
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Purple Day bringing awareness to epilepsy
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistPurple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th annually, people in countries around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness. Last...Tags: Antarctica
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The 'purplexity' of epilepsy
JeromeEpilepsy. What is the first word you think of? Most people imagine someone foaming at the mouth, falling on the floor, and shaking all over. A full on seizure. However, that is not quite true. In many cases, epilepsy is an invisible illness that goes...Tags: Chemical Industry, Skype, First Aid, Holidays, Elizabeth II
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