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Psychiatric Meds for Infants Linked to Later Behavior Problems (22-Oct-2009) Researchers found drugs used to treat mood disorders, pain and epilepsy raised risk

Gene Mutation Linked to Fever-Induced Seizures (18-Sep-2009) Finding could lead to better treatment options, study suggests

Study Links Epilepsy to Brain Protein (17-Sep-2009) Research on mice points to possible cause of seizures

Very Small Head Size Could Signal Problems in Newborns (14-Sep-2009) Early screening urged for detection of epilepsy and other health issues, experts say

Experts Urge Cognitive Testing of Kids With Epilepsy (12-Aug-2009) Underlying brain abnormalities may cause learning problems, study finds

Seizures, Not Epilepsy Itself, May Raise Birth Risks (10-Aug-2009) It's the attacks during pregnancy that cause problems, study contends

Scientists Find Way to Stop Epilepsy in Mice (04-Aug-2009) Blocking bad gene kept disease from being passed to offspring

Catastrophic Epilepsy Caused by Defect in One Gene (08-Jul-2009) Mouse study led to discovery of mutation and could advance treatments

Drug Shows Promise Against Childhood Epilepsy (15-Jun-2009) Rapamycin helped suppress seizures in mouse study

Pregnant Women With Epilepsy Should Avoid Valproate (27-Apr-2009) New guidelines stress that, with good planning, most moms-to-be will do fine

Epilepsy Drug Impairs Baby's Intelligence (15-Apr-2009) When taken during pregnancy, valproate lowers IQ, study finds

Head Injury While Young Ups Epilepsy Risk (23-Feb-2009) But treatment can prevent the illness from emerging, Danish researchers say

Gene Discovered for Most Common Form of Epilepsy (28-Jan-2009) The hope is the finding could lead to new treatments for the neurological disorder

FDA Adds Suicide Warning to Epilepsy Drugs (16-Dec-2008) Says patients on antiepileptics need to be monitored for indications of mood changes

Seizure Meds Can Be Safely Withdrawn From Kids With Epilepsy (08-Dec-2008) Study finds relatively low risk of developing intractable disease

Epilepsy Drug May Raise Autism Risk in Offspring (03-Dec-2008) Yet another reason pregnant women should avoid this medication, experts say

Surgery a Boon for Most Common Form of Epilepsy (02-Dec-2008) But too few patients are having the procedure, study says

Clue to Cause of Epileptic Seizures Discovered (24-Nov-2008) Finding could lead to new treatments, researchers say

Banzel Approved for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (21-Nov-2008) A severe form of epilepsy

FDA Approves New Drug for Severe Epilepsy (21-Nov-2008) Trials showed Banzel proved effective against Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

Sedative Could Be Deadly in People With Seizures (28-Oct-2008) At high doses, propofol tied to cardiac arrest in patients with a form of epilepsy

Health Tip: Coping With Epilepsy (10-Oct-2008) Help protect yourself in the event of a seizure

Keppra XR Approved for Partial-Onset Seizures (15-Sep-2008) For people 16 and older

Epilepsy Raises Drowning Risk (18-Aug-2008) Seizures could boost the danger in tubs, pools, experts say

Epilepsy Receiving Inadequate Attention (13-Aug-2008) CDC says patients, doctors at fault for treatment gaps affecting 1 in every 100 Americans

First Generic Versions of Depakote Approved (29-Jul-2008) To treat seizures, migraines, and bipolar disorder

Epilepsy Drug May Boost Birth Defect Risk (21-Jul-2008) Women who take topiramate should discuss preconception planning with their doctor

FDA Advisers Don't Back 'Black Box' Warning for Epilepsy Drugs (10-Jul-2008) Experts do find 11 anti-seizure drugs heighten suicide risk, and they recommend medication guide for doctors

Failure to Take Seizure Drugs Boosts Death Risk (18-Jun-2008) Car accidents, bone breaks also common among those who don't take meds regularly, study says

Seizures Likely Sign of Brain Injury After Stroke (29-May-2008) Patients face 30% risk of dying within month, study finds

Special Diet Can Ease Epileptic Seizures in Kids (02-May-2008) Strong support for ketogenic regimen from major randomized trial

Epilepsy Drug Linked to Bone Loss (28-Apr-2008) Women on Dilantin may want to consider other seizure medications, experts say

Researchers ID Gene Behind Rare Form of Epilepsy (28-Feb-2008) Findings 'crack open the cell biology' of lethal inherited syndrome

Epilepsy Drug Doesn't Prevent Migraines (11-Feb-2008) Unlike other epilepsy meds, Trileptal was no better than placebo, study finds

FDA Warns Epilepsy Drugs May Raise Suicide Risk (01-Feb-2008) Agency will ask drug makers to put warning labels on entire class of medicines

Atkins-Like Diet Cuts Epileptic Seizures (31-Jan-2008) High-fat, low-carb plan may work when other treatments fail, study says

Tracking Drug Levels Helps Pregnant Women With Epilepsy (30-Nov-2007) Blood testing cuts down on seizures linked to lamotrigine use, research shows

Certain Seizure Patients Need Emergency CT Scan (29-Oct-2007) ER staff should focus on those with first-ever attack, babies, and people with AIDS, guideline says

Lamotrigine May Reduce Epilepsy Seizures (16-Oct-2007) Adding it to existing regimen may help, researchers say

Epilepsy Drug Holds Promise as Treatment for Alcoholism (10-Oct-2007) Topiramate reduced heavy drinking and helped to boost abstinence, study finds

Caffeine Plus Acetaminophen Toxic for Some (26-Sep-2007) Rat study suggests liver danger, but doses must be very high

Some Epilepsy Patients Are Good Candidates for Surgery (24-Aug-2007) Study found those with multiple auras had seizures arising from one part of brain

Experts Split on Whether Chief Justice Roberts Has Epilepsy (01-Aug-2007) Seizures may be caused by epilepsy, which can be controlled with medication

Epilepsy May Raise Suicide Risk (03-Jul-2007) Danish study finds it triples the odds, with women most strongly affected

Seizures (26-Apr-2007) The discovery gives insight into these fever-related attacks

Researchers Develop Animal Model of Infant Seizures (25-Apr-2007) It could speed discovery of new treatments

New Epilepsy Drug Helps Reduce Seizure Frequency (10-Apr-2007) Retigabine safe, effective for those who don't respond well to current meds, study finds

New Study Weighs Benefits of Epilepsy Drugs (22-Mar-2007) In some cases, newer may not be better, researchers say

Toothbrushing Can Trigger Epileptic Seizures (06-Mar-2007) Rhythmic nature of brushing could stimulate brain, researchers say

Neurological Disorders Strike Millions (29-Jan-2007) New government report gives latest estimates, which show increases in Alzheimer's, MS cases

Trained Dogs Not Always Detecting Epileptic Seizures (23-Jan-2007) Sometimes they're picking up on psychological seizures, study claims

Epilepsy Drug May Help Parkinson's Patients (02-Jan-2007) Subjects taking zonisamide showed up to 40% improvement in tests, study finds

Migraine Drug Boosts Kidney Stone Risk (10-Nov-2006) Long-term topiramate use triggers acid buildup in blood, study finds

Many Seizure-Prone People Continue to Drive (30-Oct-2006) Epilepsy can put drivers at high risk for crashes, study warns

Lamictal Sanctioned for 'Grand Mal' Seizures (25-Sep-2006) Epilepsy drug gets broader approval

New Device Tested to Predict Epileptic Seizures (21-Sep-2006) Technology combines nerve stimulator with electrical detector to halt onset of attacks

Health Tip: Understanding Epilepsy (08-Sep-2006) Seizures can be controlled with medication

Inherited Metabolic Disorder More Common Than Thought (22-Aug-2006) But it's not clear whether newborns need routine screening for SCADD

Epilepsy Drug Linked to Birth Defects (08-Aug-2006) Use of valproate should be limited, researchers say

Epilepsy Can Be Subtle for Seniors (14-Jul-2006) Brief 'spaced-out' episodes may be minor seizures, experts say

Epilepsy Drug May Help Control Hot Flashes (07-Jul-2006) Gabapentin is as effective as estrogen in easing menopausal symptom, study finds

Epilepsy Drug Aids Muscle Disorder (30-Jun-2006) Valproate helped people with spinal muscular atrophy get stronger

Seizures Don't Always Signal Epilepsy (15-Jun-2006) Hard-to-diagnose psychogenic seizures can be triggered by emotional trauma, studies find

Health Tip: Know What Triggers Your Seizures (14-Apr-2006) You can take steps to avoid these activities

Menstrual Cycle May Impact Epilepsy (06-Apr-2006) Fewer ovulations linked to more seizures, study found

Teens With Epilepsy Prone to Depression (30-Mar-2006) But problems are underdiagnosed and undertreated, study says

Health Tip: If a Child Has a Seizure (27-Feb-2006) Here's what to do

Olympic Hockey Goalie Triumphs Over Epilepsy (09-Feb-2006) A healthy lifestyle and effective medicines have led Chanda Gunn to the top of her sport

Epilepsy Surgery Eases Depression, Anxiety: Study (12-Dec-2005) It's typically performed on patients whose disorder can't be controlled by drugs

Epilepsy Drug Could Fight Lupus (17-Nov-2005) Valproic acid shows promise in mouse study

Uncanny Canines Sense Oncoming Seizures (09-Nov-2005) For people with epilepsy, seizure-alerting dogs are truly man's best friend

Brain Dysfunction May Link Suicide, Epilepsy (10-Oct-2005) Epileptics four times more likely to attempt to take their own lives, study finds

Blood Test Helps Spot Epileptic Seizure (16-Sep-2005) It relies on prolactin, a seizure-linked hormone

Implanted Nerve Stimulator Eases Epilepsy in Kids (02-Sep-2005) The device is already FDA-approved for use in adults

Epilepsy, Bipolar Drugs Carry Birth Defect Risks (24-JUN-2005) Women should talk to their doctor about anticonvulsant use, experts say

Epilepsy, Schizophrenia May Share Genetic Link (17-JUN-2005) Individuals with one disorder are at increased risk for the other, study finds

Epilepsy Surgery Brings Long-Term Seizure Relief (14-JUN-2005) Most patients remain attack-free decades later, study finds

Pfizer's Lyrica Approved for Epilepsy (13-JUN-2005) New use for drug originally designed to treat diabetic pain

Infrequent Seizures May Not Need Swift Drug Treatment (10-Jun-2005) Study finds no long-term benefit for those with epilepsy

Gene Clue May Lead to Epilepsy Treatments (07-Jun-2005) One mutation connects the condition to another movement disorder

Gene Could Cause Rare, Fatal Epilepsy (27-MAY-2005) Lafora disease may have its roots in a specific mutation

Health Tip: Driving With Epilepsy (16-MAY-2005) Ways to keep yourself and others safe

Pregnancy and Epilepsy Cause Tough Choices (28-Apr-2005) Women must decide whether to continue medications

Surgery Benefits Children With Epilepsy (25-APR-2005) It can reduce seizures and boost IQ, study finds

Newer Epilepsy Drug Cuts Risk of Birth Defects (25-MAR-2005) But long-standing drug increases the chances, study finds

Scientists Find Clue to Brain Development (10-FEB-2005) Overlooked glial cells help form synapses, study finds

Seizures After Epilepsy Surgery Indicate Continuing Risk (04-FEB-2005) Patients do better after surgery, but seizures may still occur

First Dog Epilepsy Gene Identified (06-JAN-2005) Finding may one day help eradicate rare form of epilepsy in canines, study finds

Pacemakers Can Avert Fatal Attack in Some Epilepsy Patients (16-DEC-2004) Study found slowed or stopped heartbeats during seizures

Epilepsy Patients Say Seizures Under Control (07-DEC-2004) Survey finds many want more help with drugs' side effects

Epileptic Seizures Not as Dangerous as Thought (12-NOV-2004) Daily activities needn't be restricted, researchers say

Epilepsy Drug Linked to Developmental Delays in Offspring (14-OCT-2004) Study finds kids showed low IQs when mothers took sodium valproate

New Pathway to Epilepsy Discovered (22-JUL-2004) Rat study helps find previously unknown change in neurons

Epilepsy Predisposed Kids to Pokémon Seizures (21-JUL-2004) Follow-up on bizarre TV phenomenon in Japan

Gene Shutoff Prevents Epilepsy in Mice (08-JUL-2004) Could be useful target for drugs, study says

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