Hairspray Is Linked To Common Genital Birth Defect, Says Study Nov 25, 2008
(July 23, 2008) Taking the epilepsy drug topiramate alone or along with other epilepsy drugs during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects, according to a study in Neurology. Research has shown that many. (Science Daily)
Drug ring details surface at hearings Nov 25, 2008
His lawyer argued to Magistrate Judge Cathy Bissoon that his client was attending classes at a Downtown business school, had previously gone to rehabilitation for drug and alcohol problems, and suffers from a litany of medical problems, including epilepsy and diabetes. In the end, none of that mattered. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Dead child had habit of putting objects into her mouth Nov 24, 2008
Manel Tamer, who had suffered from regressive autism since the age of three and had epilepsy, had a habit of putting things into her mouth. The problem was so serious the family had stripped her room in their home in Marian Street, Auburn, of all unnecessary items and had her door locked. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Track & Field Nov 23, 2008
49ers Stroll for Epilepsy - Saturday, October 4, 2008 beginning at 9 a.m. at Irwin Belk Track and Field. 2nd Annual Charlotte 49ers Golf Team Invitational Fundraiser - Thursday, October 16, 2008 at Pine Island Country Club. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
FDA Approves New Drug for Severe Epilepsy Nov 23, 2008
FRIDAY, Nov. 21 (HealthDay News) -- A new drug called Banzel (rufinamide) has been approved as a supplementary treatment for a severe form of epilepsy called Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday ... Patients with this form of epilepsy may experience periods of frequent seizures mixed with brief, relatively seizure-free periods ... Epilepsy Ontario has more about. (U.S. News & World Report)
New Cause Of Fatal Brain Injury From Acute Viral Meningitis Nov 22, 2008
The condition is considered a medical emergency because it can lead to an inflammatory response that results in brain swelling, seizures, blood clotting, epilepsy, or other complications, sometimes resulting in death. Many viruses can cause meningitis. (Science Daily)
Governor kicks off KCHIP enrollment drive Nov 22, 2008
Gov. Beshear was also joined today by Debbie McGrath, executive director of the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana. Epilepsy is the leading neurological condition among children, with more than 27,000 children living with this disorder in Kentucky ... We estimate that more than 1,475 Kentucky children with epilepsy are eligible for KCHIP, said McGrath. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Greys interns get off easy after a close call Nov 21, 2008
Eventually, McSteamy figured out that the father needed his epilepsy treated and the daughter needed someone to reassure her that it was safe to go to sleep. (The urge to make tasteless jokes about how Sloans tucking-in powers apparently work on women and girls of all ages should be ignored. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Removing Part Of Brain Controls Girl's Epilepsy Nov 21, 2008
20, 2008) Surgeons at the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital told Jessica Nelson one of the scariest things she will ever hear as a parent: they wanted to treat her daughter's epilepsy by cutting out or disconnecting half of her brain ... She has come a long way from the time when she was heavily medicated and lethargic, and has even become a spokesperson for the Epilepsy Foundation's Northern Illinois region ... Patti Ogden, APN, a nurse practitioner and epilepsy coordinator for... (Science Daily)
DNA Tests for Mixed Breed Dogs Nov 19, 2008
When issues such as epilepsy or Cushings Disease become a bit tricky to diagnose, knowing what breeds make up the dog can be helpful to the veterinarian. Each breed is characterized by its own behavioral traits. (Suite101.com)
Brady Franklyn Derrah (29) Nov 19, 2008
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Oregon or St. Jude Children s Research Hospital. Finally, we ask you to remember Brady s philosophy on life with his words, BE HAPPY TO JUST BE. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Medicine Mistake Kills Disabled Patient At Rainier School Nov 18, 2008
Kent Zimbleman had epilepsy. It's commonly known that patients with that disorder are not supposed to have a schizophrenia preventative called clozapine. (KIRO TV, WA)
International team discovers gene associated with epilepsy Nov 18, 2008
A University of Iowa-led international research team has found a new gene associated with the brain disorder epilepsy. While the PRICKLE1 gene mutation was specific to a rare form of epilepsy, the study results could help lead to new ideas for overall epilepsy treatment ... In epilepsy, nerve cells in the brain signal abnormally and cause repeated seizures that can include strange sensations, severe muscle spasms and loss of consciousness. (EurekAlert!)
Drops in blood oxygen levels may be key to sudden death in some epilepsy patients Nov 18, 2008
A new study by researchers at UC Davis Medical Center suggests that the sudden unexplained deaths of some epilepsy patients may be a result of their brains not telling their bodies to breathe during seizures. "Significant drops in blood oxygen levels are more common than we thought in patients with partial seizures," said study senior author Masud Seyal, a professor of neurology at UC Davis Medical Center and director of the UC Davis Comprehensive Epilepsy Program ... The study, published online... (EurekAlert!)
Dennis Hopper's Not-So-Easy Ride Nov 17, 2008
" He did get out, when he was 13. His family moved to San Diego where Dennis started acting at the Old Globe Theatre. By 17 he snagged his first Hollywood job, as a boy with epilepsy in an episode of the TV show "Medic. " "After it aired, January 5, 1955, seven studios called me and wanted to put me under contract," Hopper said. He took the job with Warner Brothers, and landed a small role in the James Dean-Natalie Wood classic, "Rebel Without a Cause. (CBS News)
Why Shar Pei Dogs Have So Many Wrinkles Nov 17, 2008
29, 2008) Parkinson's disease and epilepsy strike millions of people each year. They also affect countless dogs, and veterinarians are working to find ways to treat these and other neurological diseases in. (Science Daily)
Supreme Court Chief Taken to Hospital After Fall Nov 17, 2008
While seizures can be the result of a brain disorder such as epilepsy, the institute notes that they can also be a consequence of fevers, head injuries or even medication side effects. Roberts and his wife, Jane Sullivan Roberts, bought the Hupper Island house last summer from Steve Thomas, former host of the PBS home-improvement series "This Old House.". (Yahoo News -- Supreme Court)
Epileptic seizures? Yoga may have an answer Nov 17, 2008
Recent studies have proven that yoga, as an add-on therapy to surgery and medicines can reduce the frequency of seizures or attacks among patients suffering from refractory epilepsy. November 17 is World Epilepsy Day ... The all-India figure for the number of people with epilepsy is 55 lakh to 78 lakh. (Express Buzz)
Local family learns to appreciate small things while coping with epilepsy Nov 17, 2008
Jacob has epilepsy and mild cerebral palsy ... Chavez's baby was diagnosed with epilepsy and mild cerebral palsy ... Chavez is not alone, according to statistics provided by the Epilepsy Foundation. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Support groups Nov 17, 2008
- Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central Pennsylvania's adult support group meets periodically, including Nov. 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Palace Business Center, 915 State St. Call 451-1135 for more information. - Overcomer's Outreach meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., Room 106, First Assembly of God, 8150 Oliver Road. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Special dog sought for special boy Nov 16, 2008
However, the Berry family now knows that Jack has a severe form of epilepsy called Drevat Syndrome. His condition went misdiagnosed and unrecognized for years until his mother's Internet research about her son's condition brought this syndrome to her attention, and she was able to ask that her son be tested for it. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Improving Diagnosis Of Genetic Disorders Nov 16, 2008
Over 60 percent of people worldwide will be affected by a genetic change at some point in their lives that can result in a range of diseases such as cystic fibrosis, epilepsy and cancer ... The Australian-led global project combines the talents of University of Melbourne researchers and colleagues within the Florey Neuroscience Institutes, the Department of Medicine at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Epilepsy Research Centre, as well as international colleagues from around the globe ...... (Science Daily)
Terms of Service Nov 16, 2008
A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF USERS MAY EXPERIENCE EPILEPTIC SEIZURES WHEN EXPOSED TO CERTAIN LIGHT PATTERNS OR BACKGROUNDS ON A COMPUTER SCREEN OR WHILE USING THE SERVICE. CERTAIN CONDITIONS MAY INDUCE PREVIOUSLY UNDETECTED EPILEPTIC SYMPTOMS EVEN IN USERS WHO HAVE NO HISTORY OF PRIOR SEIZURES OR EPILEPSY. IF YOU, OR ANYONE IN YOUR FAMILY, HAVE AN EPILEPTIC CONDITION, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN PRIOR TO USING THE SERVICE. IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE USE OF THE SERVICE AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN IF YOU... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Aozora, Eisai, Mitsubishi UFJ, Resona, Sharp, Toyota: Japan Equity Preview Nov 16, 2008
(4523 JT): The U.S. unit of Eisai, maker of world's best-selling drug for Alzheimer's disease, has won the approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to sell its Banzel drug for the treatment of epilepsy. The stock rose 20 yen, or 0. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
FDA Approves BANZEL(TM) (rufinamide) as Adjunctive Treatment for Severe Epilepsy Disorder Nov 15, 2008
One of the most severe forms of childhood epilepsy, LGS is characterized by multiple and frequent seizures. LGS accounts for 1 to 4 percent of all childhood epilepsy cases; approximately 300,000 children under the age of 14 in the U.S. have epilepsy ... "People living with LGS need more treatment options," said Tracy Glauser, MD, Director, Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Ohio, and lead investigator in a clinical trial for BANZEL. "What's exciting... (PR Newswire)
Author Anne Fadiman to speak at Wartburg Monday Nov 15, 2008
Published in 1997, "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down" examines the clash between a California hospital and a refugee family from Laos over the care of a Hmong child diagnosed with epilepsy. The book allows Wartburg students to understand the challenges and frustrations of all parties involved and has stimulated interesting discussions among students, Wartburg associate professor Cynthia Bane said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
A tidal wave of lawsuits Nov 15, 2008
The suit alleges this occurred while Gill and other officers ignored explanations from her husband, Carlos, that she was having a seizure due to her epilepsy. Cardenas was denied medical assistance at the county jail, where officers bound her to a chair by her hands and feet and began to draw blood from her arm, the suit states. (Daily Triplicate)
Eisai Wins U.S. Drug Regulator Approval for Its Banzel Epilepsy Treatment Nov 15, 2008
Eisai Wins U.S. Drug Regulator Approval for Epilepsy Treatment ... Nov. 15 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. unit of , the maker of world's best-selling drug for Alzheimer's disease, has won the approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to sell its Banzel drug for the treatment of epilepsy. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Brain Implants May Help Stroke Patients Overcome Partial Paralysis Nov 14, 2008
For the new study, researchers worked with six epilepsy patients. To identify brain areas where seizures originated for possible surgical removal, physicians had temporarily implanted grids of electrodes on the surfaces of patients' brains. (Science Daily)
LSUHSC research identifies key contributor to Alzheimer's disease process Nov 14, 2008
The Neuroscience Center has established, through the faculty associated with the Center, research and clinical programs directed toward Alzheimer's disease, pain, Parkinson's disease, stroke, brain and spinal cord injury, epilepsy, depression, blinding eye diseases, schizophrenia, and developmental and hearing disorders. . (EurekAlert!)
Kindness of strangers: Fellow contestants aided ill runner Nov 13, 2008
Some people with repeated seizures are diagnosed with epilepsy, but doctors are not sure whether that s what caused Gerber s seizure ... Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that causes repeated unprovoked seizures ... People with the condition could have a genetic predisposition to it, or it could be caused by a head injury or brain tumor, said Dr. Mohammed Ghabra, neurologist with the DeKalb-based Comprehensive Neurology Epilepsy Foundation. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
What Happens In Vegas? Place As A Risk Factor For Suicide Nov 13, 2008
(July 8, 2007) People with epilepsy are three times more likely to commit suicide than the general population, according to a recent article. Researchers also found that women with epilepsy were more likely to. (Science Daily)
Yoga gains respect among doctors Nov 13, 2008
She said studies have found that yoga helps people suffering diseases such as hypertension, anxiety, arthritis, chronic back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, stress, depression, diabetes and epilepsy. "It shows so much promise," Wroth said. (News & Observer)
GlaxoSmithKline Plans UK Plant Closure, Job Cuts Nov 12, 2008
The world's second-largest pharmaceutical company by revenue said that 60 percent of the production at its Dartford plant is of two drugs: Lamictal, which is used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder, and Valtrex, which is used to treat herpes. Lamictal's patent expired earlier this year and generic competition for the drug will hit U.S. pharmacies in July. (ABC News -- Wire)
GlaxoSmithKline to shed 620 jobs Nov 12, 2008
The Dartford plant is closing because two of the drugs made there epilepsy treatment Lamictal and herpes medicine Valtrex are losing patent protection and face generic competition. The two drugs make up 60 percent of the manufacturing activity at the site, GSK says. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Judge denies bond cut for alleged sex offender Nov 8, 2008
Dzinglewski told Kouri that his health is also poor and that he isn't getting the proper medication for his epilepsy at the Tazewell County Justice Center through an error in his prescription. Dzinglewski said he has been under a doctor's treatment for epilepsy since April 2008 and also under care for bi-polar disorder since 2007. (Pekin Times, IL)
Icagen posts loss on 75% revenue drop Nov 7, 2008
The company is also in the midst of phase I trials of the experimental drug ICA-105665 for the treatment of epilepsy and neuropathic pain. Reader Comments. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Preeclampsia Raises Risk of Epilepsy in Offspring Nov 7, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among women who develop preeclampsia during pregnancy, an increased risk of epilepsy is present in their children who are born after 37 weeks of pregnancy, according to a report in the current issue of Pediatrics ... Prior research has identified eclampsia as a strong risk factor for epilepsy in offspring, but whether the same held true with preeclampsia was unclear, Dr. Chun Sen Wu, with the University of Aarhus, Denmark, and colleagues explain ... The researchers... (MEDLINEplus)
Surgery offers sporting chance Nov 6, 2008
In 2001, Wade's secret - epilepsy - became apparent on live television when he was interviewing Socceroo Paul Okon after a match at the MCG. Wade began stammering and lost control of his hand movements ... But up until he was diagnosed with epilepsy in 1993 he had thought it was the way his body dealt with pressure ... When he finally found out epilepsy was the real cause, he kept it a secret for fear of losing his job. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
CFC Corner: November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month Nov 6, 2008
Do you know someone with epilepsy ... November is National Epilepsy Awareness month and one of the many charities you can support through Combined Federal Campaign is the Epilepsy Foundation ... The Epilepsy Foundation is a non-profit organization that has been leading the fight against epilepsy through research, education, advocacy since 1968. (The Dolphin, CT)
Gene Tied to Common Childhood Language Disorder Nov 6, 2008
But the fact that this gene is also linked to other neurological conditions such as autism, epilepsy, schizophrenia and Tourette's syndrome means it may not be unique to language, but to the early development of cognitive function, said Rajesh Miranda, associate professor of neuroscience and experimental therapeutics at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine. No one knows exactly how this gene may be affecting language. (Washington Post)
Seizures Following Parasitic Infection Associated With Brain Swelling Nov 6, 2008
The illness caused by T. solium infection neurocysticercosis is the most common cause of adult-onset seizures and epilepsy in developing countries where the tapeworm is endemic ... 23, 2007) Reports of dogs that can predict their owners' epilepsy seizures have been anecdotal and not objectively confirmed by doctors and researchers ... 6, 2007) Tooth-brushing may trigger seizures in certain people with epilepsy, and researchers say lesions in a specific part of the brain may be a cause in some... (Science Daily)
Neighbors At Odds Over Noise From Wind Turbines Nov 6, 2008
Mariana Alves-Pereira, a Portuguese acoustical engineer, said in a 2007 study that turbines can cause vibroacoustic disease, which can lead to strokes and epilepsy. A 2008 study funded by the European Union, however, found that the sound annoys many people, but it doesn't affect health "except for the interruption of sleep.". (W-USA News, DC)
Local councils in U.K. veto Latin Nov 4, 2008
Many were bemused earlier this year when it was reported that a town council had banned the word "brainstorm" because it might offend people with epilepsy, a condition that involves periodic electrical storms inside the brain. Tunbridge Wells council advised using "thought showers" instead. (MSNBC -- International)
Meningitis often leads to long-term problems Nov 4, 2008
Four patients, including one who died prior to this study, developed severe mental retardation with epilepsy; two of them also had spastic quadriplegia (paralysis in all four limbs). Thirty-nine of the remaining patients (33 percent) had one or more neurological impairments, including two with hearing loss, seven with trouble focusing, and 34 with chronic headaches. (MSNBC -- Health)
Chlorella Removes Heavy Metals from... Nov 4, 2008
Chlorella Removes Heavy Metals from the Body: Micro-Alga's Powerful Chelating Property is What Makes It So Special. Chlorella Removes Heavy Metals from the Body. (Suite101.com)
How Signals Flow Between Neurons: New Research Explains Membrane Fusion At Synapse Nov 4, 2008
Neuroscientists are not only fascinated by this astonishing speed, but they also recognize that disturbing the speed of synaptic transmission has deleterious consequences on brain function and can lead to various diseases of the nervous system including schizophrenia, depression, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease. Rosenmund and colleagues found that synaptotagmin-1 plays an important role in maintaining this speed. (Science Daily)
NIAID media availability: Seizures following parasitic infection associated with brain swelling Nov 4, 2008
The illness caused by T. solium infectionneurocysticercosisis the most common cause of adult-onset seizures and epilepsy in developing countries where the tapeworm is endemic. Brain scans of individuals with this parasitic infection frequently show calcified cysts, but the clinical significance of perilesional edema around these calcifications and whether such edema is associated with seizures was not known. (EurekAlert!)
Ultrasound Shown To Exert Remote Control Of Brain Circuits Nov 3, 2008
For example, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) have been shown to be effective in the management of psychiatric disorders such as depression, bipolar disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and drug addition, as well as for therapies of neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Tourette Syndrome, epilepsy, dystonia, stuttering, tinnitus, recovery of cognitive and motor function following stroke, and chronic pain. Up until now, these... (Science Daily)
DOCS defends drugs for kids in care Nov 3, 2008
It took me over a year to get rid of the main withdrawal symptoms and 5 years on I still suffer from some of the side-effects, such as epilepsy. However, in the time since I have been off the drugs, I have got a degree, am living independently, am a freelance writer and uni tutor, I'm doing a PhD and most importantly - I'm finally happy. (ABC Online)
Scientists Identify Machinery That Helps Make Memories Nov 2, 2008
"Abnormal movement of receptors may be implicated in brain development, in autism." He said the molecule potentially is involved "in the abnormal electrical activity of epilepsy and the overactive brain pathways of addiction.". In a series of biochemistry and microscopic imaging experiments, Ehlers and colleagues found that the myosin Vb (five-b) molecule in hippocampal neurons responded to a flow of calcium ions from the synaptic space by popping up and into action. (Science Daily)
Anti-seizure Drug Could Be Fatal, New Research Shows Nov 1, 2008
RSE is a difficult clinical problem seen in patients with primary epilepsy and in those with other conditions such as trauma, tumors, and infections affecting the brain. Although propofol is used to treat patients with RSE, it is more commonly used for sedation during surgeries or other patient procedures but at a much lower dose and shorter duration than that used for the control of seizures. (Science Daily)
Interview With A Cyborg Oct 31, 2008
Benjamin Whalley, a lecturer in clinical pharmacy at Reading and a colleague of Warwick's, is using the random firing to come up with ways to treat epilepsy. Whalley has had success dampening the bursts by applying anticonvulsion drugs to the brain cells. (Forbes -- Technology)
Decision to die Oct 30, 2008
Mr Stokes, 59, suffered from epilepsy and his 53-year-old wife from diabetes and back problems, but neither was thought to have been terminally ill. Former docker Reg Crew is thought to have been the first British person to have travelled to die at Dignitas in January 2003. (BBC News -- UK)
Questions continue to swirl about The Baking Company Oct 30, 2008
"Everything's going smooth. The only problem is that lapse in health coverage. Some of us have preexisting conditions such as diabetes. I personally have epilepsy," McIntire said. "I personally have, between me and my daughter, about $2,300 in prescriptions," McIntire said. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Sedative Could Be Deadly in People with Seizures Oct 30, 2008
At high doses, propofol tied to cardiac arrest in patients with a form of epilepsy ... The condition occurs in patients with primary epilepsy and in those with other conditions such as trauma, tumors and infections that affect the brain. (MEDLINEplus)
Brain cell reacts only to Jennifer Aniston Oct 30, 2008
By Fiona Macrae October 30, 2008 12:00am. One brain cell dedicated. (NEWS.com.au)
Robotic Technology Takes Inspiration From Service Dogs Oct 29, 2008
23, 2007) Reports of dogs that can predict their owners' epilepsy seizures have been anecdotal and not objectively confirmed by doctors and researchers. Some people obtain service dogs trained specifically for. (Science Daily)
Common Epilepsy Drug Could Prevent And Treat Alzheimer's Disease Oct 29, 2008
28, 2008) Researchers at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute have discovered that a drug used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorders blocks the formation of plaques that cause Alzheimer's disease in animal models ... 28, 2004) Using new technology to measure protein levels in human tissue, scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center hope to identify new targets for drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy ... D. candidate at the Hebrew... (Science Daily)
WEHI spin-out MuriGen restructures G-CSF antagonist program with CSL Oct 29, 2008
MuriGen is building a portfolio of novel drugs for unmet medical needs across a number of therapeutic areas including arthritis, thrombocytopenia, inflammation, epilepsy and thalassemia. By leveraging its proprietary drug discovery platform, MuriGen Therapeutics is working towards the validation of novel drug targets that have the potential to provide significant benefits for researchers, health care practitioners, and patients. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
A special needs parent responds Oct 29, 2008
He has a 13-year-old daughter with both cystic fibrosis and epilepsy. This article appeared on page B - 9 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Memory Function Varies After Damage To Key Area Of The Brain Oct 28, 2008
27, 2008) Scientists at the University of Liverpool have discovered dramatic differences in the memory performance of patients with damage to the hippocampus, an area of the human brain key to memory. The hippocampus is part of the medial temporal lobe, known to play a major role in conscious memory. (Science Daily)
Epilepsy drug found effective for Alzheimer's patients Oct 28, 2008
Toronto: Canadian researchers have found that a drug used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorders can also be effectively used in treating Alzheimer's disease. In their study on animal models, researchers at Vancouver-based University of British Columbia have found that Valproic Acid (VPA), used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorders, can also block the formation of plaques that cause Alzheimer's disease (AD). (Sify.com, India)
Epilepsy drug may help Alzheimer's patients Oct 28, 2008
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- A popular epilepsy drug may also be beneficial in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to a new study published in the Oct. 27 issue of U.S. Journal of Experimental Medicine. The anti-seizure drug valproic acid improved memory and reduced brain lesions in mice with an AD-like disease, said researchers from University of British Columbia in Canada. (Xinhuanet, China)
Epilepsy drug spells hope for Alzheimer's patientsEpilepsy drug spells Oct 28, 2008
Epilepsy drug spells hope for Alzheimer's patientsEpilepsy drug spells ... Toronto, Oct 28 (IANS) Canadian researchers have found that a drug used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorders can also be effectively used in treating Alzheimer's disease ... In their study on animal models, researchers at Vancouver-based University of British Columbia have found that Valproic Acid (VPA), used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorders, can also block the formation of plaques that cause Alzheimer's disease... (Hindu)
