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Good Epilepsy 101

Good Epilepsy 101

Epilepsy is a chronic brain disease that affects people around the world and is characterized by recurrent seizures. These seizures are brief episodes of involuntary movements that can affect one part of the body (partial seizures) or the whole body (generalized...

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Blood levels of common antiepileptic drugs drop during pregnancy, causing breakthrough seizures

Blood levels of common antiepileptic drugs drop during pregnancy, causing breakthrough seizures

Blood levels of many commonly used antiepileptic drugs drop dramatically with the onset of pregnancy, report researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Minnesota today in JAMA Neurology. The findings, collected as part of the multicenter study...

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11 Odd Old-Timey Valentine’s Day Traditions

11 Odd Old-Timey Valentine’s Day Traditions

Did you know... St Valentine is recognised in the Christian world as the patron saint of epilepsy The Valentine’s Day we know—with its roses, chocolates, and cards—has seen its fair share of weird and wonderful traditions over the centuries. People have pinned their...

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Does Health Insurance Cover CBD Oil?

Does Health Insurance Cover CBD Oil?

With more evidence piling up for the health benefits of CBD oil, there’s a growing number of people jumping on the bandwagon. However, for many people, the price of CBD oil is too big an expense, making them turn to cheaper options that aren’t as effective as CBD...

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Looking at how seizures can cause memory loss

Looking at how seizures can cause memory loss

Researchers at the University of Virginia are looking into a reason why seizures can cause memory loss.   According to a release, the researchers, UVA Brain Institute Director Jaideep Kapur and postdoctoral fellow in neurology Anastasia Brodovskaya, found that...

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