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Future Mothers: What the Valproate-Autism Link Means

Tags: ASD, autism, autism spectrum disorders, drugs, epilepsy, medications

Expectant mothers who take the epilepsy drug valproate may face an unexpected side effect: an increased risk of autism for their babies. Two experts weigh in on a new study.

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100 Seizures a Day: Surgery Saves Boy’s Life

Tags: brain health, brain surgery, epilepsy, seizures

A little boy suffering up to 100 seizures daily with frontal lobe epilepsy comes to Cleveland Clinic for brain surgery in 2011. He hasn’t had a seizure since. Can earlier surgery cure epilepsy?

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Is Early Surgery the Answer for Epilepsy?

Tags: epilepsy, neurology, pediatric neurology, seizures

A Cleveland Clinic study finds that a more aggressive surgical approach to treating frontal lobe epilepsy may be more effective than long-term medication therapy.

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November: Epilepsy Awareness Month

Tags: epilepsy, epilepsy awareness month 2012

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and in honor of patients and their families, we've put together information about diagnosis, treatment and more.

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A Solution for Serious Epilepsy

Tags: EEG, epilepsy, epilepsy awareness month 2012, MRI

Thanks to research, more children may be eligible for surgery than previously thought.

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Chat With a Doctor: Is Epilepsy Surgery Right for Me?

Tags: chat with a doctor, epilepsy, epilepsy awareness month 2012, seizures, webchat

Do you have epilepsy? Have you heard about the latest surgical advances in the treatment of this disorder? Ask questions and get answers about epilepsy surgery from Cleveland Clinic physicians during a live webchat Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at noon (ET).

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Epilepsy: Myths Versus Facts

Tags: epilepsy, epilepsy awareness month 2012, seizures

Myths about epilepsy persist despite tremendous advances in the understanding and care of seizures. Learn the truth about seizures and mental illness, pregnancy, stress, intelligence, pain and other problems.

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When a Runny Nose Leads to a Seizure

Tags: epilepsy, epilepsy awareness month 2012, fever, seizures

When a fever turns into a seizure, parents are caught off guard. The good news is that the vast majority of these seizures are not epilepsy — but only a doctor can tell for sure.

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How to Care for a Child With Epilepsy

Tags: dogs, epilepsy, epilepsy awareness month 2012, seizures

Caring for an epileptic child is challenging, but you’re not alone. Use these six steps to gain peace of mind and prevent serious issues.

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Epilepsy Risks Increase With Age

Tags: brain tumor, elderly, elderly patients, epilepsy, epilepsy awareness month 2012, seizures, senior care

An expert addresses the rise in epilepsy among baby boomers, including four issues to address: side effects of medication, drug interactions, reporting of seizures, safety and independence.