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PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum: New Therapeutic Options and the Importance of Early Diagnosis
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Gene linked to epilepsy and autism decoded in new study: A genetic change or variant in a gene called SCN2A is a known cause of infantile seizures ...
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UEA student David Chadwick, 25, died after 'self-medicating': A "dearly missed" English Literature student from the University of East Anglia suffered ...
edp24.co.uk/news/24281893.uea-student-david-chadwick-25-died-self-medicating/
Opinion: Lying to doctors is common. The results can be tragic: My dad had epilepsy. To keep from having his driver's license permanently revoked ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-25/epilepsy-seizures-driving-traffic-accidents
Emirati boy speaks for the first time at age 8: 6-month speech therapy in Abu Dhabi works wonders for child diagnosed with epilepsy
gulfnews.com/uae/health/emirati-boy-speaks-for-the-first-time-at-age-8-1.102281208
'My 450lb sister pretends to be disabled because she's overweight, she's a liar': A man has asked for advice after his sister told him and his family that she ...
themirror.com/lifestyle/my-450lb-sister-pretends-disabled-453263
'I’ve sold my house to pay for my daughter’s medical cannabis': The NHS still rarely prescribes legal cannabis saying there has not been enough concrete research ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-22/ive-sold-my-house-to-pay-for-my-daughters-medical-cannabis
Brexit fueling NHS shortages of antibiotics and epilepsy medication: Nuffield Trust urges Government to carry out a review of the UK's 'broken' ...
inews.co.uk/news/health/brexit-antibiotic-shortage-epilepsy-medication-3011953
UK, EU face significant medicine shortages — study: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Patients in the UK and European Union are facing shortages of vital medicines ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/uk-eu-face-significant-medicine-shortages-study/
'I remember waking up in my seat and seeing the panic in my mother's face' : Marissa Jackson, from Manchester was diagnosed with epilepsy at 15 but things took a ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/i-remember-waking-up-seat-29023003
Ukrainian Surgeons Perform Successful Brain Surgery on 4-year-old Northern Irish Child
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Father's life changed by new minimally invasive epilepsy treatment, thousands more to benefit from operation
9news.com.au/national/fathers-life-changed-by-new-minimally-invasive-epilepsy-treatment-thousands-more-to-benefit-from-operation/7025f7b8-d0fa-4d14-a459-2fa76b4d0a78
What Diakonie Kork is up to: At the local council meeting on Monday, the chairman of Diakonie Kork, Frank Stefan, presented the facility's perspective plans ...
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How Is Epilepsy Diagnosed?: Epilepsy is a disorder involving multiple seizures. It is diagnosed by a neurologist using brain imaging, blood, and genetic testing.
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Epilepsy Prevention: Epilepsy is a brain disorder characterized primarily by seizures. It can develop at any age and has a range of known and unknown causes.
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Opinion: Misinformation and profits keep doctors like me from offering Utahns the best care
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Stakeholders call for statistical evidence of epilepsy cases in the country: Experts in the field argue that there are no clear figures in the country on Kenyans ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001492790/stakeholders-call-for-statistical-evidence-of-epilepsy-cases-in-the-country
Mother of ‘Star Wars’ child actor details his mental health struggles: Jake Lloyd, who played a young Anakin Skywalker, disappeared from the public eye after ...
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Quick Glance: Mother of ‘Star Wars’ Child Actor Reveals Mental Health Struggles
- May will mark 25 years since the release of 'Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.'
- Lisa Lloyd, Jake Lloyd's mother, shares insights into his tumultuous journey since the film and his battle with mental health issues.
- Jake's life has been marred by schizophrenia and other mental health challenges, leading to arrests and extended stays in mental health facilities.
- Despite the hardships, Lisa remains hopeful for Jake's future, believing in better days ahead.
First over-the-counter birth control pill begins shipping in US: The first over-the-counter birth control pill will be available in U.S. stores later this month ...
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CVS and Walgreens plan to start dispensing abortion pill mifepristone soon: Drugstore chains CVS Health and Walgreens plan to start dispensing the abortion pill ...
apnews.com/article/cvs-walgreens-mifepristone-abortion-adaa5f92afa0f7b8ed5801e976932380
Quick Glance: Pharmacies Introduce Mifepristone Abortion Pill
- The two major US pharmacy chains are set to launch the sale of the prescription abortion pill, Mifepristone, in the upcoming weeks.
- In the following month, CVS and Walgreens will commence the distribution in select states where abortion is legally permitted.
- Their primary focus is on states where pharmacists are authorized to furnish Mifepristone, while keeping an eye on regions facing legal obstacles to abortion restrictions.
- Mifepristone, the pioneering FDA-recommended component of a two-pill regimen for terminating pregnancy, obtained initial approval in 2000, marking a significant milestone in reproductive healthcare.
When Should a Pediatrician Suspect a Rare Disease?: Common symptoms expressed in an intense or complicated way, or the presence of many symptoms in the same ...
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Latvian PM compares Russia to dysfunctional alcoholic or drug addict: Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has compared Russia to an alcoholic whose behaviour ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/8/7445544/
Posttraumatic Epilepsy Tied to Higher Dementia Risk: Posttraumatic epilepsy was associated with a significantly higher risk for long-term dementia compared with ...
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Jam Master Jay: Godson and childhood friend guilty of Run-DMC star's murder: Karl Jordan Jr, 40, and Ronald Washington, 59, targeted the musician after being cut ...
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Quick Glance: Jam Master Jay killing: Men convicted of murder
- Two men convicted of murdering Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay nearly 22 years later.
- The DJ was shot in his studio in 2002, in what was deemed revenge for a failed drug deal.
- Mizell, also known as Jam Master Jay, was a hip-hop pioneer and was killed in front of witnesses in his studio.
- The convicted men were charged with killing the rap star over a cocaine deal, driven by vengeance, greed, and jealousy.
Epilepsy medication shortage 'making me anxious', sufferer says: Peter Clunie says he had to try five different chemists before finding his anti-epileptic ...
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How PCPs Can Contribute to Epilepsy Care: With a nationwide shortage of neurologists, primary care providers must understand the basics of seizure treatment and ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/how-pcps-can-contribute-epilepsy-care-2024a100037r
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Functional seizures as a warning signal: Functional seizures should be taken seriously. A retrospective analysis from the USA has shown that mortality is just as ...
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The ‘epilepsy warriors’ breaking down the barriers in Cameroon: Amid alarming rates of the illness, many living with it are seen as cursed ...
theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/03/cameroon-health-epilepsy-stigma-witchcraft-curse-seizures
Denton Burn nine-year-old with epilepsy completes fundraising challenge: Daniel Stephens was diagnosed with epilepsy suddenly after he had a seizure in October ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/denton-burn-boy-nine-diagnosed-28941648
Callous Hackers Breach Cancer Center Exposing Details Of 827K Patients: The treasure trove of stolen data contains all kinds of personal information ...
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Epilepsy patient Khali Peek calls for exemptions for medicinal cannabis vapes in smoke-free areas
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-05/khali-peek-advocates-for-cannabis-vape-exemption/103667528
Biden seeks to sharpen health care contrast with Trump in New Hampshire visit: President Biden on Monday will ratchet up his attacks on Republicans and former ...
cnn.com/2024/03/11/politics/biden-health-care-trump-new-hampshire/
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CDC releases new guidance ending 5-day isolation period for recovering COVID-19 patients
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Quick Glance: CDC Ends Five-Day COVID Isolation Guidance
- The CDC is no longer recommending Americans stay home for five days after a positive COVID-19 test.
- The new guidance advises symptomatic individuals to stay home and resume normal activities as symptoms improve.
- While COVID-19 remains a health threat, the CDC acknowledges it is no longer an emergency.
- The updated guidelines do not apply to health settings, the CDC stated.
Keto diet could help treat childhood epilepsy, study finds: Researchers say treatment could be used as alternative to epilepsy drugs
standard.co.uk/news/health/keto-diet-treat-childhood-epilepsy-great-ormond-street-b1149114.html
A Marin man had a grand mal seizure. Police tased and arrested him: A Marin County man had a grand mal seizure. His fiancee called 911. Police who arrived to his ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/marin-seizure-police-taser-19375569.php
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'My daughter nearly died': Gore family's harrowing meth ordeal: She is not going to be quiet any more about the dangers of methamphetamine use ...
odt.co.nz/southland/my-daughter-nearly-died-gore-familys-harrowing-meth-ordeal
Fritz Wepper in the hospice - He apparently no longer receives any medication: The actor Fritz Wepper recently suffered blood poisoning again. Now the ...
focus.de/kultur/stars/sorgen-um-bekannten-schauspieler-fritz-wepper-im-hospiz-er-erhaelt-offenbar-keine-medikamente-mehr_id_259743838.html
New global action plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders published: WHO’s Intersectoral Global Action Plan (IGAP) on epilepsy and other neurological ...
who.int/news/item/20-07-2023-new-global-action-plan-on-epilepsy-and-other-neurological-disorders-published
Oregon officials report bubonic plague in local resident: Public health officials in Oregon have reported a case of bubonic plague in a local resident ...
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Signs and Symptoms of Epilepsy: Epilepsy is a disorder involving recurring seizures. Common signs and symptoms include jerking movements, twitching ...
health.com/epilepsy-symptoms-6944738
What Causes Epilepsy?: Epilepsy is a neurological condition involving recurrent seizures. It can be caused by brain injury, inflammation, genes ...
health.com/epilepsy-causes-7104317
Indiana’s ban on transition care for minors can take effect, appeals court rules: Indiana’s ban on transition care for minors can take effect, an appeals court ...
cnn.com/2024/02/28/politics/indiana-transition-care/
Brain-cell transplants are the newest experimental epilepsy treatment: Neurona Therapeutics’ epilepsy treatment could be a breakthrough for stem-cell technology.
technologyreview.com/2024/03/29/1090301/brain-cell-transplants-are-the-newest-experimental-epilepsy-treatment/
What Is the Ketogenic Diet?: The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carbohydrate eating pattern, which differs from general ...
eatright.org/health/wellness/diet-trends/what-is-the-ketogenic-diet
Big Pharma spends billions more on executives and stockholders than on R&D: Senate report points to greed and "patent thickets" as key reasons for high ...
arstechnica.com/science/2024/02/big-pharma-spends-billions-more-on-executives-and-stockholders-than-on-rd/
‘Running into roadblocks’: Canadian family fights to get care for daughter with epilepsy | Globalnews.ca
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NHS signs and symptoms of epilepsy, as someone is diagnosed every 18 minutes: March 26 marks Purple Day - which is the global day of awareness for epilepsy.
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/health/nhs-signs-symptoms-epilepsy-someone-28885574
4 children surpass a year of HIV remission after treatment pause: Study : The children started treatment within 48 hours after birth.
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This New Antivenom Defangs the Toxins of Cobras, Black Mambas and More: A synthetic antibody marks a big step toward antivenoms that can protect against every ...
scientificamerican.com/article/this-new-antivenom-defangs-the-toxins-of-cobras-black-mambas-and-more/
Stoke Therapeutic reports encouraging results for epilepsy drug: The gene-based drug reduced the frequency of seizures by 43 percent to 85 percent in 34 patients ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/26/business/stoke-epilepsy-edward-kaye-dravet-syndrome-food-and-drug-administration/
Top 1% Biotech Releases 'Fireworks' And Catapults To Year-High: Praxis said Tuesday every patient in a study responded to its experimental epilepsy ...
investors.com/news/technology/biotech-stock-praxis-precision-medicine-epilepsy-treatment/
Oprah to Leave Weight Watchers Board: The company announced the departure of its most famous spokeswoman in a corporate filing that sent the stock into a ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/29/business/oprah-weight-watchers-board-stock.html
Quick Glance: Oprah Winfrey leaves WeightWatchers
- Oprah Winfrey announced she was leaving WeightWatchers on Thursday and donating her shares.
- She will continue to work with WeightWatchers to raise awareness about weight issues.
- Winfrey integrated weight loss drugs into her holistic approach and discusses dealing with shame.
- WeightWatchers has entered the clinical space of the $142 billion weight loss market to offer clinically proven medications.
Carinthian women tell us: "The disease follows me from the moment I get up until I go to bed"
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Mifepristone abortion pills to be carried at CVS, Walgreens. Here's what could happen next
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/06/cvs-walgreens-sell-mifepristone-will-other-pharmacies/72841441007/
Former Wolves and England striker admits epilepsy regret: Former Wolves and Cardiff forward Jay Bothroyd has revealed some of the risks he took during his career ...
expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2024/03/24/former-wolves-and-england-striker-admits-epilepsy-regret/
Judge upholds Medicare drug price negotiation program
cnn.com/2024/03/01/politics/medicare-drug-price-negotiation-astrazeneca/
Ex-Arsenal forward Jay Bothroyd details health battle he hid for whole career: Jay Bothroyd enjoyed a varied career after that saw him represent the England ...
mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/england-arsenal-jay-bothroyd-epilepsy-32430007
Popular diet may lower risk of dementia in younger people study finds: Experts say the diet could help lower your risk of suffering from Alzheimer's ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/health/popular-diet-reduce-memory-decline-28859234
Coroner demands action after Cheshire prisoner found dead in cell: John Joseph Singleton, 42, who had depression and epilepsy, was serving a 10-month sentence in ...
cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/coroner-demands-action-after-cheshire-28852974
Abortion pills that patients got via telehealth and the mail are safe, study finds
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/02/15/1231652715/abortion-pill-telehealth-supreme-court-safe-study-mifepristone
Probe launched over Mexican president disclosing phone number of NYT journalist: Mexico's freedom of information body INAI said on Thursday it was initiating an ...
reuters.com/world/americas/probe-launched-over-mexican-president-disclosing-phone-number-nyt-journalist-2024-02-22/
Budget funding for pharmaceutical and car companies to make UK ‘a world leader’ in manufacturing
itv.com/news/2024-03-03/jeremy-hunt-to-unveil-funding-to-make-uk-a-world-leader-in-manufacturing
Linda Nolan's heartbreaking plea as she battles breast cancer: The singer LInda Nolan is calling for people to sign a petition to make a drug readily available ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/linda-nolans-heartbreaking-plea-battles-32291022
Almost half the world is living with some neurological illness: New research estimates that nearly half of people globally are living with a condition like ...
qz.com/neurological-illness-who-research-1851347000
Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy are meant for long-term use. What happens if you stop?
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/weight-loss-drugs-wegovy-are-meant-long-term-use-happens-stop-rcna142291
MacKenzie Scott 's $640-million giving spree includes 4 Houston groups: Chinese Community Center, Epilepsy Foundation, Prison Entrepreneurship Program ...
houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/article/mackenzie-scott-grants-houston-charities-19316683.php
Mental health crisis fuels the post-pandemic rise in medication use: A USA TODAY analysis showed a lingering pandemic effect: The rise in mental health-related ...
usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2024/02/29/mental-health-related-prescriptions-rise-post-covid/72310337007/
LIVE: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks on lowering health care, drug costs
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Kelly Osbourne says Ozempic weight loss trend is 'amazing' in direct opposition to her mom's opinion
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First alopecia treatment recommended on the NHS: The daily pill, ritlecitinib or Litfulo, helps fight inflammation that can lead to hair loss.
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Lack of resources, stigma fail fight against epilepsy: According to the World Health Organisation, epilepsy is a non-communicable disease of the brain
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/lack-of-resources-stigma-fail-fight-against-epilepsy-4562756
California Distributes Stockpile Of Abortion Pills Before They Expire: The state purchased 250,000 misoprostol pills last year for about $100,000.
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"Do I buy medication or food?" - Pensioner lives on 300 euros: 81-year-old Inge Buckentin has worked full-time her entire life. Nevertheless ...
focus.de/panorama/welt/altersarmut-in-berlin-kaufe-ich-medikamente-oder-lebensmittel-rentnerin-lebt-von-300-euro_id_259679990.html
Young Bollywood actor Suhani Bhatnagar of 'Dangal' fame dies at 19 - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/entertainment/young-bollywood-actor-suhani-bhatnagar-of-dangal-fame-dies-at-19
Neurologist canvasses more budgetary allocation for neurological illnesses - Healthwise
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Why the long-term success of weight-loss drugs may depend on exercise: People who exercised while using a new class of weight-loss drug kept off far more of ...
washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/02/28/exercise-weight-loss-drugs-glp1/
Pfizer inflammatory bowel disease drug wins EU approval: Pfizer's drug to treat patients with an inflammatory bowel disease called ulcerative colitis has been ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/pfizer-inflammatory-bowel-disease-drug-wins-european-commission-approval-2024-02-19/
Christmas 'party planner' drug dealer becomes first to be jailed for possession of laughing gas canisters
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When Babies 'Stop Breathing,' Who Needs Admission and a Workup?: Now called "BRUE" (rhymes with true), we have data to help make these important ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/1000095
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FDA approves a drug to treat severe food allergies, including milk, eggs and nuts
npr.org/2024/02/18/1232304606/fda-approval-food-allergies-xolair
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