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Catamenial Epilepsy

Catamenial Epilepsy

Catamenial epilepsy is a form of seizure disorder that occurs in women with the frequency of the seizures related to the time of the menstrual cycle. Its name comes from the Greek word “katomenios”, meaning “monthly”. It seems to be caused by fluctuations in the level...

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Anthem Cracks Down on ER Visits

Anthem Cracks Down on ER Visits

Insurer will only pay for what it deems an emergency   Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, the nation’s largest health insurer, is expanding its policy of not paying for emergency room (ER) care that it decides was not an emergency.   If you are enrolled in an...

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New blood test predicts autism with 92 percent accuracy

New blood test predicts autism with 92 percent accuracy

(Note: Up to 30% of children with Autism have epilepsy) Researchers led by those from Warwick University in the United Kingdom have developed a diagnosis test for autism that may predict it with an unprecedented level of accuracy.   A new test may help physicians...

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Medication Adherence Key to Epilepsy Treatment

Medication Adherence Key to Epilepsy Treatment

In assessing the effectiveness of prescribed medication there is a strong emphasis on the ability of the patient to adhere to the regime recommended by the clinician. For individuals with epilepsy, adherence to medication is crucial in preventing or minimizing...

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