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Epilepsy (sometimes referred to as a seizure disorder) is a common chronic neurological condition that is characterized by recurrent unprovoked epileptic seizures. It affects approximately 50 million people worldwide. It is usually controlled, but not cured, with medication – although surgery may be considered in difficult cases.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of epilepsy requires the presence of recurrent, unprovoked seizures; accordingly, it is usually made based on the medical history. EEG, brain MRI, SPECT, PET, and magnetoencephalography may be useful to discover an etiology for the epilepsy, discover the affected brain region, or classify the epileptic syndrome, but these studies are not useful in making the initial diagnosis.
Long-term video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy is the gold standard for diagnosis, but it is not routinely employed owing to its high cost and inconvenience.
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Epilepsy
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A Drug for Bad Temper? A drug used to treat epilepsy may also help hotheads keep their cool http://bit.ly/1277kz
LADYwSENSE (LADYwSENSE) Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:03:13 -0000
A Drug for Bad Temper? A drug used to treat epilepsy may also help hotheads keep their cool http://bit.ly/1277kz
RT @thestate The Epilepsy Foundation of South Carolina has shut down, victim of fundraising woes and state budget cuts. http://bit.ly/f4B9D
JLSigman (JLSigman) Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:49:20 -0000
RT @thestate The Epilepsy Foundation of South Carolina has shut down, victim of fundraising woes and state budget cuts. http://bit.ly/f4B9D
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SC Epilepsy Foundation another victim of budget woes. The non-profit recently closed its doors.
sdutes (Sheldon Dutes) Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:20:21 -0000
SC Epilepsy Foundation another victim of budget woes. The non-profit recently closed its doors.
Why does Nick always have to bring up the memories that make me blush?! Epilepsy camp will always be special for us Cheese Elves! :P
slayerchick303 (Mandi Mateer) Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:37:20 -0000
Why does Nick always have to bring up the memories that make me blush?! Epilepsy camp will always be special for us Cheese Elves! :P
Epilepsy - the Information - Information about the condition, with advice and guidance for those affected by it; includes specific information on Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP).
Epilepsy Action - Provides information and advice for people with epilepsy. Includes forum, details of freephone and email helplines, and sections for children and teenagers with the condition.
Meta Description: [ Provides information about coping with epilepsy and seizures. Provides free help and advice through the use of email and telephone helplines. ]
Epilepsy Bereaved - Charity working towards prevention of deaths from epilepsy through raising awareness and promoting research into SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy); also offers support to those affected.
Epiweb - Resource created by parents of children with epilepsy. Information regarding medication, financial support, alternative medicines and diet.
Meta Description: [ information and resources for parents of
children who suffer from epilepsy. ]
Equip - Epilepsy - The NHS Electronic Quality Information for Patients (Equip) project provides a directory of links with information for patients and carers.
Meta Description: [ EQUIP - Electronic Quality Information for Patients. A gateway to quality-checked websites of information for patients. This page has links to quality websites giving information about Parkinson's Disease and support available. There are also contacts for the West Midlands region and details of... ]
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F.A.B.L.E - For a Better life with Epilepsy - Organization whose mission is to promote and fund Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy for those with epilepsy uncontrolled by medication alone. Offers help and support to potential patients and their families, linking families in similar situations through a patient support network.
Joint Epilepsy Council - National umbrella body enabling its member organisations to work together for the benefit of people with epilepsy. Information about activities, grants and bursaries, and their newsletter.
Meta Description: [ The Joint Epilepsy Council ]
Rocking4Epilepsy - Epilepsy forum for support and friendship, with a focus on teenagers.
The Epilepsy Research Foundation - A charity funding research into epilepsy provides information about the condition and therapies, and their activities.
Meta Description: [ General information about epilepsy as well as the work of The Foundation, which supports basic and scientific research into the causes of and treatment for epilepsy. The website deals with various types of epilepsy, and includes details of the research into epilepsy that the Epilepsy Research Fo... ]
The Fund for Epilepsy - Promotes research, teaching and awareness of epilepsy. Information about their activities, and the research institutions they support.
The National Society for Epilepsy - Information on epilepsy, including causes of seizures, diagnosis, treatment of epileptic seizures, and lifestyle issues. Also includes a discussion forum.
Meta Description: [ Information on epilepsy from the National Society for Epilepsy, including causes of seizures, diagnosis, treatment of epileptic seizures, and lifestyle issues. ]
The UK Epilepsy and Pregnancy Register - Part of a study in conjunction with the British Neurological Surveillance Unit to collect information about the safety of anti-epileptic drugs in pregnancy. Information and membership details.
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