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    Mar 26, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. Purple Day bringing awareness to epilepsy

    Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide.
    WDBJ7 Multimedia Journalist
    Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th annually, people in countries around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness. Last...

    Tags: Antarctica

    2. Oct 26, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. Epilepsy Foundation asking everyone to "get seizure smart"

    It's one of the least understood medical conditions - even though one in three people knows someone who has epilepsy.
    Reporter
    It's one of the least understood medical conditions - even though one in three people knows someone who has epilepsy. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, nearly three million people have epilepsy in the United States, alone. As the foundation kicks off...

    Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Seizures

    3. Nov 6, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. November is Epilepsy Awareness Month

    November is Epilepsy Awareness Month.
    November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. The Epilepsy Foundation invites Southwestern Virginia to participate in the 1st Annual Lynchburg Epilepsy Awareness walk on Sunday, November 13th at Lynchburg College. The Epilepsy Awareness Stroll will benefit...

    Tags: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)

    4. May 15, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Medical marijuana shouldn't be for 'adults only'

    My 9-year-old daughter has Aicardi syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes extremely hard-to-control seizures, debilitation, disability and early mortality. She began having seizures at three months of age, and since that time has had multiple seizures every day, with rare exception — probably to the tune of nearly 200,000 seizures in her lifetime.
    My 9-year-old daughter has Aicardi syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes extremely hard-to-control seizures, debilitation, disability and early mortality. She began having seizures at three months of age, and since that time has had multiple...

    Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Genetic Condition, Louis I Lang, Chemical Industry, Politics

    5. May 6, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. FDA warns pregnant migraine sufferers against anti-seizure drugs

    The Food and Drug Administration is warning physicians that women who suffer migraine headaches and are pregnant or may become pregnant should not use the drugs valproate or valproic acid to prevent the severe headaches, in light of new evidence showing those taking the drugs during pregnancy have children with lower IQ scores than women who do not take them.
    The Food and Drug Administration is warning physicians that women who suffer migraine headaches and are pregnant or may become pregnant should not use the drugs valproate or valproic acid to prevent the severe headaches, in light of new evidence showing...

    Tags: Migraine, Pharmaceuticals, Birth Defects, Physical Conditions, Chemical Industry

    6. May 5, 2013 |Story| South Bend Tribune

  6. The Great Debate

    While marijuana use is still illegal under federal law, the general direction of state laws regarding marijuana is clearly moving in the direction of leniency.
    While marijuana use is still illegal under federal law, the general direction of state laws regarding marijuana is clearly moving in the direction of leniency. Two states in November, Colorado and Washington, legalized it for recreational purposes....

    Tags: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder , Pharmaceuticals, Science, Lifestyle and Leisure, Behavioral Conditions

    7. May 2, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Hillary Clinton to appear in Beverly Hills for award and speech

    In the sort of appearance destined to fan speculation about her presidential aspirations in 2016, Hillary Rodham Clinton will speak in Beverly Hills next week at a gala hosted by the Pacific Council on International Policy.
    In the sort of appearance destined to fan speculation about her presidential aspirations in 2016, Hillary Rodham Clinton will speak in Beverly Hills next week at a gala hosted by the Pacific Council on International Policy. The nonpartisan group,...

    Tags: James Carville, Same-Sex Marriage, Politics, Primaries, Elections

    8. Apr 24, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Epilepsy drug in pregnancy linked to baby's higher autism risk

    Pregnant women who took the anti-seizure drug valproate during pregnancy increased the odds that their baby would have autism, and were roughly twice as likely to give birth to a child who would go on to be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder,...

    Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Depakote (drug), Autism, Behavioral Conditions, American Medical Association

    9. Apr 24, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  9. Local briefing

    Restaurants Burger joint opens in Boca Raton's University Commons shopping center Boca Raton city officials and executives held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday for the grand opening of Shake Shack, which bills itself as the modern day "roadside" burger...

    Tags: Union (Tolland, Connecticut), Employment Opportunities, Coral Gables, Trials, Litigation

    10. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  10. Epilepsy drug in pregnancy tied to autism risk

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who take the epilepsy drug valproate during pregnancy are three times more likely to have a child with an autism spectrum disorder, suggests new research based on close to 700,000 babies born in Denmark.
    Reuters
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who take the epilepsy drug valproate during pregnancy are three times more likely to have a child with an autism spectrum disorder, suggests new research based on close to 700,000 babies born in Denmark. Previous studies...

    Tags: Autism, Behavioral Conditions, American Medical Association, Health Organizations, Medical Research

    11. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  11. Baptist hospital denied reasonable ADA request, EEOC charges

    Baptist Health South Florida violated federal law by denying the reasonable scheduling request of a recently hired physician with epilepsy, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said in a lawsuit filed Monday in Miami. According to the lawsuit,...

    Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Justice System, Employment Opportunities, Coral Gables, Labor Legislation

    12. Apr 10, 2013 |Story| Fetchtoto

  12. Asbury Church offers various support groups

    It’s easy to feel alone in a situation. There are many different trials that people undergo throughout life, and that is what the support groups at Asbury Church are there for. Asbury Church offers various support groups including parenting epilepsy, anger management, cancer, conquering addictions through Christ, grief, multiple sclerosis, unequally yoked couples and single parenting.
    It’s easy to feel alone in a situation. There are many different trials that people undergo throughout life, and that is what the support groups at Asbury Church are there for. Asbury Church offers various support groups including parenting...

    Tags: Justice System, Multiple Sclerosis, Family, Crime, Law and Justice, Court Administration

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