Epilepsy Talk
Many neurologists unaware of AED safety risks
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A study by Johns Hopkins researchers shows that a fifth of U.S. neurologists appear unaware of serious drug safety risks associated with various anti-epilepsy drugs, potentially jeopardizing the health of patients who could be just as effectively treated with safer alternative medications.
360 recommended life hacks you can trust…
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They’ve rated the Best Hospitals, Best Colleges, and Best Insurance to guide readers through some of life’s most complicated decisions.
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Tags: 360 reviews, careers, coleges, education, health, hospitals, insurance, law, money, real estate, valuable reference
A neurologist talks about his own epilepsy…
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In this eye-opening article from the New York Times, a neurologist talks about his own journey with epilepsy: his perceptions, other people’s reactions (not good) and how he decided to become a neurologist.
Is your medication out of stock? Here’s how to get it anyway.
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The pharmaceutical supply chain is broken, but if you’re facing a drug shortage, you have more power than you think…
Tags: Angels for change, consumer power, drug shortage, pharmacy benefit managers
12 things your doctor won’t tell you…
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Modern medicine can do miraculous things — but every test and treatment has its downside.
And your doctor may not disclose the dangers without prompting, a recent survey finds.
Chocolate for the brain?
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Yes. You’ve got it.
If you don’t believe me, look at this statistic: places where chocolate consumption is highest have the most Nobel Prize recipients!
Here’s the deal…
Epilepsy and Romance — Getting Personal
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Friendship…trust…caring…sharing…romance.
The question is; how do you get there?
Especially when you have epilepsy?
Well for me, it was a very rocky road.
Tags: acceptance, disappointment, Epilepsy, friendship, love, orgasm, romance, sex, trust
Concussions — it’s not what you think they are
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“I got a concussion. I didn’t get better. It turned out even my doctors had bought into a powerful myth.”
You’re told to rest. Engage in no activities. Just the wrong thing for your brain.
Not what you would think, eh?
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