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Seizures
Epilepsy Drug May Boost Birth Defect Risk Women who take topiramate should discuss preconception planning with their doctor
Failure to Take Seizure Drugs Boosts Death Risk Car accidents, bone breaks also common among those who don't take meds regularly, study says
Scientists ID Brain Pathway That Stops Seizures Mouse study finds gene affects acids that regulate severity of convulsions
Special Diet Can Ease Epileptic Seizures in Kids Strong support for ketogenic regimen from major randomized trial
Breast-Feeding While on Seizure Meds Doesnt Harm Babies Study finds no negative impact on children's cognitive development
U.S. Health Officials Back Off Preference for New MMRV Vaccine CDC reports more seizures seen in toddlers given combined shot; experts stress real risk is still low
FDA Warns Epilepsy Drugs May Raise Suicide Risk Agency will ask drug makers to put warning labels on entire class of medicines
Atkins-Like Diet Cuts Epileptic Seizures High-fat, low-carb plan may work when other treatments fail, study says
Tracking Drug Levels Helps Pregnant Women With Epilepsy Blood testing cuts down on seizures linked to lamotrigine use, research shows
Some Epilepsy Patients Not Always Aware of Seizures That can lead to under-reporting when applying for driver's licenses, researchers suggest
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