Review finds flaws in Pfizer Neurontin study Nov 12, 2009
Analysis of a dozen published studies testing possible new uses for a epilepsy drug found that reporting of the results was often fudged, indicating the medicine worked better than internal company documents showed ... The lawyers, who are seeking class-action status for the cases, claim Pfizer concealed evidence the epilepsy drug Neurontin didn t work for unapproved uses including nerve pain and bipolar disorder. (Boston Globe)
Kissing Wayne Newton, Ellen Slezak, Agni Nov 11, 2009
Patty had mild cerebral palsy, and it was accompanied by a seizure disorder, not epilepsy exactly, but something that the doctors couldn t do much about, until they decided to admit my sister to the hospital and give her an experimental drug, which killed her. What added to the dead weight of my mom s grief was that parents weren t allowed to be with their hospitalized kids all the time, or even much of the time, back in the early 1960s when this took place. (Harper's Magazine)
Colour therapy & a healthy living Nov 11, 2009
It improves relationship problems and is know to aid in the healing of menstrual cramps, epilepsy and sinus conditions. Yellow. (India Times)
At your service Nov 9, 2009
Epilepsy Support Group: 386-274-0648. Essential Tremor Support Group: 386-761-6509 or dunham@cfl. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Pfizer Broke Law by Promoting Drugs for Wrong Uses In Violation of Pledge Nov 9, 2009
One of Pfizers units had been pushing doctors to prescribe an epilepsy drug called for uses the had never approved ... The FDA approved the drug as a supplemental medication in treating epilepsy in 1993 ... When the FDA approved it in 1993 to be used only along with other epilepsy drugs, the agency wrote that a side effect of the drug can be that it induces depression and in patients. (Bloomberg)
Developmental delay could stem from nicotinic receptor deletion Nov 9, 2009
"This research goes about 95 percent of the way to pinning these problems in a specific group of individuals to this gene," said Dr. Arthur L. Beaudet (), chair of molecular and human genetics at BCM. He believes that the deletion will be identified in other people with behavioral problems as well as schizophrenia, developmental delay and epilepsy ... Defects in ion channels have previously been associated with forms of epilepsy or seizure disorder ... Both the patient's mother and her sister... (EurekAlert!)
Historic vote looms on Capitol Hill today Nov 8, 2009
A device that has been used for years as a treatment for epilepsy, but medicare refuses to include it in it s coverage ... The Houston-based company had been advocating expanded coverage for the device that has already been approved of for and has long been used in the treatment of epilepsy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Abbott faces feds probing Depakote marketing Nov 7, 2009
(Reuters) Federal officials are investigating how Inc. has marketed the epilepsy drug Depakote, the company said on Friday, the latest U.S. probe of its sales practices. The suburban Chicago drugmaker said in a regulatory filing that the federal prosecutor for the Western District of Virginia is conducting the probe for the U.S. Justice Department. (Crain's Chicago Business)
UPS driver/comic delivers Nov 6, 2009
Other contestants at this week's taping included Julie Cote, who appeared with her seizure alert dog Hannah to promote Epilepsy Awareness Month, and longtime friends/neighbors Gail Hofbauer and Veronica Noceti of Whitehall. On Tuesday night, every roll but one resulted in a gutter ball. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Johnson & Johnson sets restructuring, plans charge Nov 5, 2009
The company, the world's most diversified health-products maker, saw its revenue fall 5 percent in the third quarter as intensifying generic competition slashed sales of about a half-dozen of its prescription drugs, including the schizophrenia drug Risperdal and the epilepsy treatment Topamax. Chairman and CEO William C. Weldon said the moves are meant to position the company for long-term growth amid an evolving, and sometimes turbulent, market. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Three Rivers Film Festival schedule Nov 5, 2009
4 p.m.: "Exploding Girl" -- Zoe Kazan, granddaughter of legendary director Elia Kazan, is a cherubic college student who has epilepsy in this restrained indie film. 6:15 p.m.: "Stay the Same Never Change" -- Controversial video artist Laurel Nakadate goes to Kansas City to explore teen girls' longing and search for identity. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Health Tip: Possible Triggers for Pica Nov 4, 2009
(HealthDay News) -- Pica often affects children with developmental disorders, pregnant women and sometimes people with epilepsy. It's characterized by a craving to eat non-food substances, such as paint, plaster, chalk, cornstarch, dirt or cigarettes. (MEDLINEplus)
Antibiotic Use During Pregnancy And Birth Defects: Study Examines Associations Nov 4, 2009
(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)
J&J to slash 7,000 to 8,000 jobs Nov 4, 2009
Weldon said the restructuring -- most of it slated to occur overseas -- is not a response to U.S. healthcare reform and new generic competition for its Risperdal schizophrenia drug and Topamax epilepsy treatment. Instead, it will position Jetter endure soaring research costs, possible looming overseas price controls on its medicines and unforeseen other challenges, he said. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
H1N1 vaccine clinics planned this week Nov 4, 2009
- People 25 years through 64 years of age who have certain chronic medical conditions associated with a higher risk of influenza complications such as asthma; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; liver disorders; heart disease; diabetes, cancer; neurological disorders such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, brain or spinal cord injuries, moderate to profound intellectual disability or developmental delay; neuromuscular disorders such as muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis; and weakened immune... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Sniffing out diabetes Nov 3, 2009
Dogs are trained for mobility service, hearing assistance, medic alert, diabetes, epilepsy, autism, ADHD and to assist in schools and nursing homes. The cost is $2,500 for each dog. (The Clarion-Ledger)
S.A. fencer traveling to Singapore Nov 3, 2009
Mendoza was diagnosed with epilepsy last year, so this opportunity is particularly exciting for an athlete who has had to change how she trains and how she lives. There are no words in the English dictionary that can describe how I feel about representing my country in Singapore, says Mendoza, who says she is being sent on the journey of her life. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Epilepsy Drugs May Treat Alzheimer's Oct 31, 2009
(WebMD) A group of drugs used to treat epilepsy may also treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. New research shows treatment with T-type calcium channel blockers, used to treat epilepsy, protected nerve cells from the brains of mice that can be damaged by neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. (CBS News)
Forsyth Medical Center launches region's first comprehensive teleneurology program Oct 31, 2009
Providing support for emergency stroke care is only one component of Forsyth's program, which will also include rapid access to consultation for patients with conditions such as aneurysms, brain tumors, concussions, epilepsy and other conditions that can affect the head and spine. The program will also provide stroke treatment training at participating hospitals and stroke prevention outreach to communities they serve. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Protein Critical For Insulin Secretion May Be Contributor To Diabetes Oct 31, 2009
Because ClC-3 knockout mice also experience epileptic seizures, a patient diagnosed with both epilepsy and diabetes could potentially have an undetected defect in their ClC-3 channel. "If it happens that there's epilepsy and diabetes, it's not currently recognized as a syndrome," Philipson said. (Science Daily)
Epilepsy Drugs Could Treat Alzheimer's And Parkinson's Oct 30, 2009
The study, published in BioMed Central's open access journal Molecular Neurodegeneration, found that neurons in the brain were protected after treatment with T-type calcium-channel blockers, which are commonly used to treat epilepsy ... 21, 2006) Neurologists at the University of Virginia Health System are now testing two separate devices to treat epilepsy ... The drugs tested include those used to treat epilepsy, mood disorders and. (Science Daily)
Soprano family values Oct 30, 2009
School nurses mistakenly gave the swine flu vaccine to a student who didn't sign up for it a girl with epilepsy who was rushed to hospital. More City News. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
10 Minutes With Falcons RB Jason Snelling Oct 29, 2009
He shares his thoughts on that game, the team's big upcoming division battle with the Saints, and his dedication to spreading awareness about epilepsy in this exclusive interview with Scout ... Thompson: Let's talk about the good work you've been doing regarding epilepsy, why it's important to you and how you hope to help others ... Snelling: As a person with epilepsy and living out my dreams, any chance I get to talk or attend an event, I'm willing to do it. (DirtyBirdDigest.com)
Icagen shares plummet 37% on drug failure Oct 28, 2009
Kay Wagoner, Icagen s president and CEO, said her company would focus on what she called our lead program, a drug in phase II, proof-of-concept trials for the treatment of epilepsy and pain. Wagoner also touted the company s preclinical work as part of a partnership with pharmaceutical giant. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Kids hospitals get $1 billion boost Oct 28, 2009
Children's hospitals employ emergency-room doctors who are trained to treat children, as well as specialists who handle more complicated childhood cases, such as pediatric brain surgeries or pediatric epilepsy. Both Phoenix Children's and Cardon Children's have recruited doctors, specialists, nurses and other medical professionals to staff the expanded centers. (AZCentral -- News)
New specialists Oct 28, 2009
Specialty: Neurology: treatment of seizures, epilepsy, headaches, developmental delays, regression and mitochondrial diseases. Experience: St. Louis University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Transitional Medicine at Forest Park Hospital in St. Louis, MO, Child Neurology Residency at St. Louis University School of Medicine. (AZCentral -- News)
- Life Out Here: I am not giving up on Flynn (1) Oct 28, 2009
My best buddy and sidekick, my Australian shepherd, Flynn, has suffered from epilepsy for a year and a half ... The positive thing, though, is when he comes back he comes almost all the way to where he was pre-epilepsy. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Iraqis Fume over Deadly Bombings Oct 27, 2009
BAGHDAD, Iraq, Oct. 26, 2009. Security Lapse Allows Suicide Attack That Leaves 155 Dead, Including 24 Children. (CBS News -- World)
Tainted Coffee Poisons Harvard Lab Workers Oct 27, 2009
BOSTON, Oct. 26, 2009. Medical School Reveals 6 Researchers Fell Ill After Drinking Coffee Laced With Chemical Preservative. (CBS News)
Statisticians: "Global Cooling" a Myth Oct 27, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2009. Claims about Last 10 Years Are Deceptive; Temperatures Rise and Fall, But Overall Trend Is Higher. (CBS News)
Disgraced Korean Cloning Expert Convicted Oct 27, 2009
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 25, 2009. Had Falsely Claimed Breakthroughs in Stem Cell Research; Guilty of Embezzlement, Illegally Buying Human Eggs. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Rock me gently Oct 27, 2009
Tickner expressed interest after her son was diagnosed with epilepsy in January. She's been with the Junior League for five years and has participated in other hospital-related projects. (The Clarion-Ledger)
4 Calif. Cops on Leave After Beating Oct 27, 2009
Cops on Leave After Beating - CBS News. Cops on Leave After Beating. (CBS News -- US)
ESPN Sacks Steve Phillips Over Affair Oct 27, 2009
NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2009. News of Baseball Analyst's Affair with Production Assistant Embarrassed Sports Broadcasting Giant. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Senate Dems To White House: We Need Help Oct 27, 2009
Senate Dems To White House: We Need Help - CBS News. Senate Dems To White House: We Need Help. (CBS News -- Opinion)
Norton Runs NYC Marathon for Biodiversity Oct 27, 2009
NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2009. "Fight Club" Star Hopes to Raise Awareness about the Threatened Wilderness in the Tribal Lands of Kenya and Tanzania. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Axelrod Discusses Epileptic Daughter on 60 Minutes Oct 26, 2009
WASHINGTON -- White House presidential adviser David Axelrod says the demands of his job can sometimes be hard since he can't spend quality time with his daughter, who suffers from epilepsy ... Axelrod spoke in an interview with "60 Minutes" along with Lauren and his wife, Susan, who is president of the Chicago-based advocacy group CURE, or Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy. (Newsmax)
Could Drugs For Mood Disorders, Pain And Epilepsy Cause Psychiatric Disorders Later In Life? Oct 26, 2009
Could Drugs For Mood Disorders, Pain And Epilepsy Cause Psychiatric Disorders Later In Life ... Could Drugs For Mood Disorders, Pain And Epilepsy Cause Psychiatric Disorders Later In Life ... The drugs tested include those used to treat epilepsy, mood disorders and pain. (Science Daily)
Here karmas the bride Oct 25, 2009
I was then diagnosed with myoclonic epilepsy, which affects balance and coordination. Since being afflicted, I have not ridden a bike or even been able to run, let alone perform gymnastics. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Treatment For Epilepsy Is Possible Culprit For Development Of Schizophrenia Oct 25, 2009
(June 14, 2005) Scientists investigating epilepsy at the University of Liverpool have found no significant long-term benefit in administering immediate treatment to those with early epilepsy and infrequent. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Click to watch: Epilepsy: A Fight For The Cure Oct 24, 2009
Epilepsy: A Fight For The Cure - 60 Minutes - CBS News ... Epilepsy: A Fight For The Cure ... More Americans are suffering from epilepsy than Parkinson's, cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis combined. (CBS News -- 60 minutes)
Boys With Urogenital Birth Defects Are 33 Percent More Common In Villages Sprayed With DDT Oct 24, 2009
23, 2009) Women who lived in villages sprayed with DDT to reduce malaria gave birth to 33 per cent more baby boys with urogenital birth defects (UGBD) between 2004 and 2006 than women in unsprayed villages, according to research published online by the UK-based urology journal BJUI.. And women who stayed at home in sprayed villages, rather than being a student or working, had 41 per cent more baby boys with UGBDs, such as missing testicles or problems with their urethra or penis. (Science Daily)
Low-Carb Diet Speeds Recovery From Spinal Cord Injury Oct 23, 2009
A ketogenic diet is already used as a therapy for epilepsy. Furthermore, animal studies during the past decade have shown that this diet may also be helpful for neurodegenerative diseases such as brain injury, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. (Science Daily)
Combo Pill an Option for Diabetes-Related Nerve Pain Oct 22, 2009
Gabapentin is an anti-seizure drug frequently prescribed for epilepsy. The drug is also used to treat persistent neurological pain. (MEDLINEplus)
3 new prescription diet drugs may soon help obese Oct 22, 2009
It incorporates low doses of two previously approved prescription medications: the diet drug phentermine, and topiramate, which is used to treat epilepsy and chronic migraines. Phentermine reduces appetite; topiramate increases the sense of fullness. (USA Today -- News)
Coping with A NEW NORMAL (7) Oct 21, 2009
It can also cause epilepsy and increase the risk for conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other brain disorders that become more prevalent with age. It's the personality changes, however, that are often hardest for families and friends to understand. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Tickets sold for Macy's store previews Oct 21, 2009
Armenian Relief Society, Sophia Chapter (559) 298-0445 Assistance League of Fresno (559) 284-8487 Central California Nikkei Foundation (559) 237-4008 Childrens Musical Theaterworks (559) 442-3140 Chowchilla High School Volleyball (559) 706-7158 Coarsegold/Yosemite Ward Young Women (559) 683-4542 Community Action Partnership of Madera County (559) 675-5742 Edison/Computech Parent Teacher Student Organization (559) 261-0320 Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California - Fresno (559) 896-5008 EMQ... (Fresno Bee)
HK reports 32nd A/H1N1 flu death case Oct 21, 2009
According to the Hospital Authority, the patient with a history of intravenous astrocytoma, hydrocephalus, epilepsy and hypothyroidism was admitted to the medical ward via the Accident and Emergency Department of Queen Elizabeth Hospital on September 28. The spokesperson of Queen Elizabeth Hospital said the patient was confirmed as Influenza A/H1N1 positive on Oct. 2, and transferred to the Intensive Care Unit for further treatment with mechanical ventilator support. (Xinhuanet, China)
Healthy Living Oct 20, 2009
Epilepsy Support Group 3-4:30 p.m., first and third Tuesdays, Cedar Room, Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. (756-7279, , ) Tags. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
New Understanding Of Why Seizures Occur With Alcohol Withdrawal Oct 20, 2009
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)
Full Story Oct 20, 2009
"My daughter has epilepsy, and I didn't want to put something-- a live virus that they don't know too much about into your system." Both her children got the injection. "Normally I'm scared of shots, and I wasn't really scared. I didn't really feel it, actually," said her son, Tyler Faulkner. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Explaining Déjà Vu Oct 19, 2009
Intriguingly, some people with epilepsy have this experience all the time ... But people with epilepsy-induced dj vu usually don't experience the same disturbing eeriness that's so common in others. (Time.com)
Epilepsy Foundation closes Oct 17, 2009
The state's only nonprofit agency to help people with epilepsy has closed its doors. South Carolina's only nonprofit center to help people with epilepsy closed its doors this month ... That is bad news not only for those who suffer from epilepsy but also regarding the state of nonprofit organizations overall. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Botswana: Cellphone Tower Radiation Hazard is a Reality - SA Expert Oct 17, 2009
"They include: severe headaches; chronic fatigue; sleep disorders; gastric upsets and nausea; circulation problems (high blood pressure); heart rhythm problems and palpitations; rashes and prickling skin or sensations of heating; mood swings and depression; memory and attention problems; lowered immunity and lingering infections; joint pains and aching gums; tinnitus (ringing in the ear); visual problems; dizziness and disorientation; and other complaints, including neurological disorders (e.g.... (allAfrica.com)
Seabrook offers prescription drug option Oct 16, 2009
In August 2009, a sting by the Exeter Police Department netted seven drug-related arrests, some for selling the prescription drug Klonopin a drug that can be used for panic disorders or to treat convulsive disorders such as epilepsy. A growing fad among teens is "Skittle parties." Teenagers each bring a different variety of prescription drugs from their home's medicine cabinet to the party and dump them into a bowl. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Creating Less Toxic Anti-HIV Drugs: Discovery Of Enzyme Structure Points The Way Oct 16, 2009
16, 2009) By discovering the atomic structure of a key human enzyme, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have pointed the way toward designing anti-HIV drugs with far less toxic side effects. Their work was published this week in Cell. (Science Daily)
'Molecular Trigger' For Sudden Death In Epilepsy Found Oct 16, 2009
Molecular Trigger' For Sudden Death In Epilepsy Found ... Molecular Trigger' For Sudden Death In Epilepsy Found ... 15, 2009) The most common gene for a syndrome associated with abnormal heart rhythms and sudden death triggers epileptic seizures and could explain sudden unexplained death in epilepsy, said researchers from Baylor College of Medicine in a report that appears today in the journal Science Translational Medicine. (Science Daily)
Broca's Area: How Human Brain Computes Language Oct 16, 2009
This is a brain scan showing electrodes that surgeons use to find and remove the source of seizures (to cure epilepsy) while sparing the source of mental functions like language. (Credit: Illustration: Ned T. Sahin, Ph. (Science Daily)
Faulty Gene May Explain Sudden Deaths in Epilepsy Oct 16, 2009
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A common gene that can cause abnormal heart rhythms can also trigger epileptic seizures in the brain and may explain the sudden, unexplained deaths that often occur in people with epilepsy, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday ... In patients with epilepsy, clusters of nerve cells called neurons in the brain send out the wrong signals, causing seizures ... People with epilepsy are 23 times more likely to suddenly die from unexplained causes, but until now, doctors had no idea... (MEDLINEplus)
J&J ekes out profit rise despite sales drop Oct 15, 2009
J&J cited a $680 million decrease in the combined sales of two blockbusters with recent generic competition: epilepsy drug Topamax, which had a 76 percent drop in sales, and the short-acting version of antipsychotic drug Risperdal, which was down 40 percent. "They've been hit the worst" in the industry by generic competition, said Erik Gordon, an analyst and professor at University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
J&J Boosts 2009 Outlook; Reports Q3 Net Up 1.1% Oct 14, 2009
That included a 19% drop in the U.S. The declines included antipsychotic Risperdal and epilepsy and migraine treatment Topamax, both of which lost patent exclusivity over the past 18 months. On the positive side, sales of arthritis drug Remicade rose 6% to $1. (SmartMoney)
Using Music to Ease Patient Stress During Surgery Oct 14, 2009
Patients with conditions such as epilepsy, brain tumors, severe depression, and obsessive-compulsive and motor disorders like Parkinson's have to be awake for surgical procedures that often take several hours ... The son of a world-renowned cellist, Janigro specializes in studying epilepsy and is associated with Cleveland Clinic's Arts and Medicine Institute, which is working to advance our understanding of how music can do such things as help decrease pain and blood pressure and improve... (Time.com)
4Doctors: Parents Should Heed Warnings on H1N1 and Children» Oct 14, 2009
Parents should also seek medical help if flu symptoms develop in children most vulnerable to flu complications: those younger than 5 or with high-risk conditions, including asthma and other lung problems; cerebral palsy, epilepsy and other neurological diseases; heart, kidney or liver problems; and diabetes. A recent report from the CDC found that one-third of pediatric deaths from the new H1N1 virus were in children like Max, with no known underlying condition that would put them at risk. (Fox News)
Swine flu and kids: Heed warning signs Oct 14, 2009
Parents should also seek medical help if flu symptoms develop in children younger than 5 or with high-risk conditions, including asthma and other lung problems; cerebral palsy, epilepsy and other neurological diseases; heart, kidney or liver problems; and diabetes. A recent report from the CDC found that one-third of pediatric deaths from the new H1N1 virus were in children like Max, with no known underlying condition that would put them at risk. (Montana Standard, MT)
TdF drug probe launched Oct 14, 2009
According to the AFLD, sitagliptin, which is used by diabetics when injecting insulin, and valpromide, an anti-convulsant which is prescribed in the treatment of epilepsy and manic depression, featured in a "surprising medicinal arsenal". At the same time, the AFLD accused the International Cycling Union (UCI), its partner during anti-doping tests at the Tour de France, of showing "preferential treatment" to Astana. (iAfrica.com)
