Research Notes on Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Epileptic seizures can range from very mild confusion or spasms to uncontrolled movements and loss of consciousness. Epilepsy is usually controlled, but not cured, with medication.
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Great Resources on Epilepsy
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS): Epilepsy
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Epilepsy
- Mayo Clinic: Epilepsy
- eMedicineHealth: Epilepsy
- FamilyDoctor: Epilepsy
5 Latest Headlines on Epilepsy
What is Epilepsy?
- Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): What is Epilepsy?
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): What is Epilepsy?
- MedicineNet: What is Epilepsy?
- Epilepsy Foundation: What is Epilepsy?
- FamilyDoctor: What is Epilepsy?
What Are The Symptoms of Epilepsy?
- eMedicineHealth: Epilepsy Symptoms
- Yahoo Health: Epilepsy Symptoms
- Mayo Clinic: Epilepsy Signs and Symptoms
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Epilepsy Symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Epilepsy?
- ehealthMD: What Causes Epilepsy?
- UCDavis Health System: What Causes Epilepsy?
- eMedicineHealth: Epilepsy Causes
- Mayo Clinic: Epilepsy Complications
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Epilepsy?
- Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Surgical Options for Epilepsy
- NINDS: How can Epilepsy be Treated?
- MedicineNet: Epilepsy Drug Therapy
- Mayo Clinic: Epilepsy Treatment
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Epilepsy Medications
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Epilepsy?
- Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Epilepsy Alternative Treatments
- Healthwise Alternative Medicine: Herbs for Epilepsy
- HealthWorld Online: Avoiding Seizures Naturally
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Epilepsy?
- Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Types of Epilepsy
- MedicineNet: Epilepsy Types and Their Symptoms
- The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell: Epilepsy Types
- Nation Master: Epilepsy Mortality Statistics
How Do You Prevent Epilepsy?
- CDC: Can Epilepsy Be Prevented?
- A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Epilepsy Prevention
- WebMD: How Can I Prevent Epilepsy?
- eMedicineHealth: Epilepsy Prevention
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Epilepsy
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Surgery Helps Squirrel Hill Violinist Overcome Epilepsy
- Epilepsy Therapy Project: Epilepsy Blogs
- Health Diaries: Life With Epilepsy
- Word Press: Epilepsy Blogs
- Coping With Epilepsy: Epilepsy Diary
Foundations and Support Groups on Epilepsy
- Epilepsy Foundation: Foundation
- MySpace: Epilepsy Action
- Epilepsy Therapy Project: Epilepsy Support
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Epilepsy
- Neurology Channel: Seizure Forum
- Coping With Epilepsy: Epilepsy Forums
- eHealthForum: Epilepsy Forum
- Topix: Epilepsy Forum
- Epilepsy Therapy Project: Epilepsy Community Forums
- Brain Talk Communities: Epilepsy Forums
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Epilepsy
- Journal of the American Medical Association: Epilepsy
- PubMed Central: Epilepsy
- Google Scholar: Epilepsy
Clinical Trials on Epilepsy
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