UCB's Vimpat® (Lacosamide) Approved by FDA 11/19/2008
UCB recently announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Vimpat® (lacosamide), a new antiepileptic drug (AED).
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FDA Approves Rufinamide as Adjunctive Treatment for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome 11/19/2008
Eisai Corporation of North America, a U.S. subsidiary of Eisai Co., Ltd, announced on November 14th that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved BANZEL™ (rufinamide) for the adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) in children 4 years and older and adults.
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Preeclampsia and Risk for Epilepsy in Offspring 11/18/2008
Among women who develop preeclampsia during pregnancy, an increased risk of epilepsy is present in children who are born full term or post term, according to a report in the November 2008 issue of Pediatrics.
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'Band from TV' Rocks For Epilepsy 11/11/2008
What started out as a love for music and simply having fun band from tvjamming with buddies has led epilepsy advocate and ‘National Walk for Epilepsy’ chair Greg Grunberg and his friends to an unusual place: packed venues playing rock and roll for charitable causes, including the Epilepsy Foundation!
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Diet May Eliminate Spasms for Infants with Epilepsy 09/30/2008
Infantile spasms are a severe and potentially devastating epilepsy condition affecting children aged typically 4-8 months.
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President Bush Signs Bill to Further Protect Americans with Disabilities 09/25/2008
President Bush will sign the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (S. 3406) into law today in a private ceremony. This act will help secure protections against workplace discrimination for every American with a disability.
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ADA Amendments Act Unanimously Passes the Senate 09/12/2008
The Epilepsy Foundation applauds the Senate for passing the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (S. 3406) by unanimous consent. This marks a historic move toward securing the promise of the original Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law by President George H. W. Bush in 1990.
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Epilepsy Linked to Higher Risk of Drowning 08/21/2008
People with epilepsy appear to have a much higher risk of drowning compared to people without epilepsy, according to a study published in the August 19, 2008, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
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Wrongful Death Suit Filed in Case of Man with Epilepsy Restrained and Tasered by Police 08/13/2008
The parents of a man with epilepsy who died after being restrained and tasered by Stanislaus County (California) Sherriff’s Department deputies filed a lawsuit against the County alleging that the deputies used excessive force in violation of the man’s constitutional rights.
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CDC Releases New Data on Epilepsy from Multiple States 08/08/2008
A multi-state study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that about one out of 100 adults have active epilepsy, and more than one-third are not getting sufficient treatment.
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Epilepsy Foundation Praises U.S. Senate Introduction of Bill to Protect the Rights of Americans with Disabilities 08/01/2008
The Epilepsy Foundation praises the U.S. Senate for introducing the ADA Amendments Act with the bipartisan support of 57 original cosponsors.
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Teen with Epilepsy Gains National Recognition for Outstanding Service 07/30/2008
More than 13,000 kids were nominated for the annual Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program, but Sara-Elizabeth Clark, 13, rose to the top as one of 10 national winners earning a $5,000 scholarship. In addition, Kohl’s Department Stores will donate $1,000 to the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York.
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No Suicide Warnings on Epilepsy Drugs Says FDA Panel 07/10/2008
The Epilepsy Foundation testified today before a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel reviewing data regarding a potential elevated risk for suicide among people taking AEDs.
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Study Examines Driving Habits of People with Epilepsy 07/08/2008
Research shows that people with epilepsy continue to drive despite medical restrictions. In a study from the Ohio State University Medical Center, 26 percent of patients with epilepsy reported having an accident due to a seizure and 19 percent said they were dishonest about seizures in order to drive. |
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