Epilepsy news from around WI and the globe…….
June 2008
"Newly-released results from a randomized and controlled study of the ketogenic diet in London."
Study further confirms the dramatic effectiveness of the ketogenic diet in children. To read more…... click here.
May 2008
"Improving the understanding of Epilepsy."
Epilepsy affects about 50 million people worldwide. Each year about 200,000 new cases are diagnosed in the US each year. The stigma of epilepsy is something many have to deal with every day and many afflicted with epilepsy want to help people understand what it is. For the article…... click here.
"2008 Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast WI Support Groups to meet."
Below is a list of Support Groups that will be meeting and each of these is facilitated by the Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast WI. All meetings are at Martin Luther Church, 9325 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee. Space is limited so please RSVP to (414)-271-0110.
Date: - Who: - Time:
May 20th - Both adults and children - 6 to 8 pm
June 17th - adults - 6 to 8 pm
July 15th - children - 6 to 8 pm
August 19th - adults - 6 to 8 pm
September 16th - children - 6 to 8 pm
October 21st - adults - 6 to 8 pm
"For Mother's Day: Mothers Caring for their Children with Epilepsy."
Mothers who care for their children with epilepsy are courageous, creative and dedicated. Mothers shared their thoughts with epilepsy.com to help overcome the stigma and bring about awareness. To read more click here.
"Survey Offers First ever Look at Treatment Practices for Non-Epilpetic Seizures (NES)."
A new nationwide survey from clinicians provides the first comprehensive look at what is community care or "treatment as usual" for non-epileptic seizures (NES). click here.
"Breastfeeding while taking seizure medications does not appear to harm children."
A first of it's kind study finds breastfeeding while taking certain seizure medications does not appear to harm a child's cognitive development. click here.
"Epilepsy Foundation's Brainstorm 2008 is set for June 29th, 2008."
The Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Wisconsin will be holding it's annual fundraiser "Brainstorm Walk Run" on June 29th, 2008 at Veteran's Park on Milwaukee's Lakefront. To find out how to register, click here.
"Epilepsy drug causes bone loss in young women."
Young women who took the commonly used epilepsy drug phenytoin for one year showed significant bone loss as compared to women taking other epilepsy medications. To read more, click here.
April 2008
"Diabetes drug may hold potential as Treatment for Epilpesy, using the same Mechanism as the Ketogenic Diet."
A medication for diabetics, which utilizes the same mechanism as the Ketogenic Diet, shows promise as a treatment for Epilepsy. To review the article, click here.
"Recent Study may lead to Improved Treatments for Epilepsy."
By using a research model for epilepsy, researchers found one of the body's own neurotransmitters released during a seizure, glutamate, turns on a signaling pathway in the brain that increases production of a protein that could reduce medication entry into the brain. To read the article, click here.
February 2008
"Causes of Children's Seizures Pinpointed by Hypnosis."
When a child has a seizure, it can be traumatic for all involved (child and parents). See how hypnosis is helping trigger seizures so families can get help faster than a long hospital stay which has been the norm for watching what happens during seizures. To learn more, click here.
January 2008
"Epilepsy Hospitalizations on the Rise after 8 Year Decline."
Epilepsy-related hospitalizations, which fell from 176,000 in 1993 to 95,000 in 2000, climbed back to 136,000 in 2005 according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. To find out more, click here.
October 2006
"Ambulatory EEG Recordings to Relocate Office & Open The Sleep Center at Lakeside!"
I am very pleased to announce that effective October 27th, 2006, Ambulatory EEG Recordings (AER), will be relocating to a new office. Our new office should provide greater comfort and more pleasant surroundings for EEG patients seen in our office. This office will also include a new state of the art, well appointed, 4 bed sleep center. The sleep center will allow us the ability to provide quality on-site overnight sleep studies in a very comfortable, upscale environment.
Our new address and information is:
Ambulatory EEG Recordings
10325 N. Port Washington Road, Suite 150
Mequon, WI 53092
PH(262) 241-1701
Fax(262) 241-1801
Toll Free(866) 682-4700
Email: infor@aereeg.com
www.aereeg.com
The Sleep Center at Lakeside
10325 N. Port Washington Road, Suite 150
Mequon, WI 53092
PH(262) 241-5300
Fax(262) 241-1801
Email: info@lakesidesleep.com
www.lakesidesleep.com (Currently in-development)
Over the past 3 years more than 100 physicians throughout Illinois and Wisconsin have allowed us to serve them and their patients for their EEG needs. We are very proud of this and it has been a tremendous privilege for us. Veronica Sosa, MD, D.ABSM., Medical Director and Dave Arnold, R.PSGT., VP of Clinical Services, have significant experience in the field of Polysomnography (Sleep). Our board registered technical staff brings over 35 years of sleep medicine experience to this new service line. Know that we will continue to strive to provide our physicians and their patients with quality, timely studies and excellent service.
Sincerely,
Michael J. Lucey, CEO
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