Epilepsy Linked to Higher Risk of Drowning 08/21/2008
Epilepsy Linked to Higher Risk of Drowning
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Wrongful Death Suit Filed in Case of Man with Epilepsy Restrained and Tasered by Police 08/13/2008
The parents of a man with epilepsy who died after being restrained and tasered by Stanislaus County (California) Sherriff’s Department deputies filed a lawsuit against the County alleging that the deputies used excessive force in violation of the man’s constitutional rights.
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CDC Releases New Data on Epilepsy from Multiple States 08/08/2008
A multi-state study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that about one out of 100 adults have active epilepsy, and more than one-third are not getting sufficient treatment.
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Epilepsy Foundation Praises U.S. Senate Introduction of Bill to Protect the Rights of Americans with Disabilities 08/01/2008
The Epilepsy Foundation praises the U.S. Senate for introducing the ADA Amendments Act with the bipartisan support of 57 original cosponsors.
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Teen with Epilepsy Gains National Recognition for Outstanding Service 07/30/2008
More than 13,000 kids were nominated for the annual Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program, but Sara-Elizabeth Clark, 13, rose to the top as one of 10 national winners earning a $5,000 scholarship. In addition, Kohl’s Department Stores will donate $1,000 to the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York.
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No Suicide Warnings on Epilepsy Drugs Says FDA Panel 07/10/2008
The Epilepsy Foundation testified today before a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel reviewing data regarding a potential elevated risk for suicide among people taking AEDs.
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Study Examines Driving Habits of People with Epilepsy 07/08/2008
Research shows that people with epilepsy continue to drive despite medical restrictions. In a study from the Ohio State University Medical Center, 26 percent of patients with epilepsy reported having an accident due to a seizure and 19 percent said they were dishonest about seizures in order to drive.
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Landmark Disability Rights Bill Sails through the House of Representatives 06/25/2008
The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 passed the House today by an overwhelming margin, 402-17, marking a historic move toward securing the promise of the original Americans with Disabilities Act, signed into law by President George H. W. Bush in 1990.
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ADA Amendments Act Gains Momentum; Nears Vote on House Floor 06/20/2008
A historic alliance comprised of leading employer, civil rights and disability groups, has agreed to support legislation ensuring civil rights protections for millions of Americans with disabilities.
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Mysoline® (primidone) 250 mg Tablet Design Changes 06/19/2008
Due to manufacturing changes, Mysoline 250 mg tablets are changing in appearance. Other dosages of Mysoline (such as the 50 mg tablets) have not changed. The new version of Mysoline is FDA-approved and bioequivalent to the older version of Mysoline.
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Senator Kennedy is Diagnosed with a Malignant Brain Tumor 05/20/2008
Senator Edward M. Kennedy, 76, the second-longest-serving member of the Senate, had a seizure on May 17 at his Hyannis Port home and was flown to a Boston hospital to be evaluated. Doctors originally thought he had suffered a stroke, then reported it was a seizure. A biopsy of part of his brain revealed a cancerous tumor as the cause of the seizure.
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NCIL sponsorship 05/20/2008
NCIL sponsorship
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2008 NCIL Annual Conference 05/20/2008
NCIL's Annual Conference will take place July 21-24, 2008 in Washington, DC and will focus on promoting disability rights during the Presidential election cycle.
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Trial: Ketogenic Diet Helps Control Drug-Resistant Seizures in Children 05/02/2008
A randomized controlled trial has confirmed the efficacy of the ketogenic diet in helping control and prevent epileptic seizures in children with drug-resistant epilepsy. These are the conclusions of authors of an article published early online and in the June edition of The Lancet Neurology. |
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