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Epilepsy - Drug Pipeline Analysis and Market Forecasts to 2015

The seizure in epilepsy may be related to a brain injury or a familial history but generally its cause is completely unknown.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Sat Dec 19, 2009

New York Times

Not All Drugs Are the Same After All

Because of possible variations among generics, James A. Reiffel, a cardiologist and professor of clinical medicine at Columbia, said he was leery about prescribing generic drugs for arrhythmias, or anticoagulants or anticonvulsant medications.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cardiology, Zyban, Wellbutrin, Bupropion (generic), Medication, Keppra, Levetiracetam (generic), Health, Healthcare Law, Law, Business News

MySanAntonio.com

Agency offers assistance with epilepsy

Becca Major, 11, plays on her Game Boy while her mother attends a recent support group meeting at the Epilepsy Foundation of Central and South Texas.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Texas, San Antonio, TX, Luling, TX, Neurology, Non-Profit

Fri Dec 18, 2009

Freshnews

Taro Announces Clinical Trials with T2007, Its Second Proprietary Non-Sedating Barbiturate Drug

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. announced that it has begun Phase I clinical trials in Canada with T2007, the second in the Company's class of proprietary non-sedating barbiturate compounds to be approved for studies in humans.

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Related Topix: Biotech, Taro Pharmaceutical Industries, Food and Drug Administration, Solfoton, Phenobarbital (generic), Medicine, Medication, Health

Thu Dec 17, 2009

WTLV

Buy Jaguars Gear and Help Support a Good Cause

One local sports retailer is offering you a way to save money at the register and help local families and children living with epilepsy.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Wed Dec 16, 2009

Drug Store News

FDA approves Mylan's epilepsy generic

PITTSBURGH The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of an epilepsy drug made by Mylan, Mylan announced Friday.

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Related Topix: Food and Drug Administration, Medicine, Health, Keppra, Levetiracetam (generic), Medication

Mon Dec 14, 2009

The Modesto Bee

Kahler: To help epileptic dog, owners must do their part

The 2-year-old old King Charles spaniel was diagnosed with epilepsy early on and has been taking medication ever since.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Seizures, Health, Solfoton, Phenobarbital (generic), Medication

Sun Dec 13, 2009

Bioscience Technology

Mylan receives another approval for epilepsy drug

Generic drugmaker Mylan Inc. said Friday regulators have approved an additional tablet strength for its epilepsy drug Levetiracetam.

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Related Topix: Medicine, 9, Keppra, Levetiracetam (generic), Medication, Food and Drug Administration, Diabetes

Sat Dec 12, 2009

Medical News Today

Mylan Receives Approval For Generic Version Of Antiepileptic Keppra 1000 Mg

Main Category: Epilepsy Also Included In: Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals ; Clinical Trials / Drug Trials ; Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry Article Date: 12 Dec 2009 - 1:00 PST printer friendly view / write opinions rate article Mylan Inc.

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Related Topix: Biotech, Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Keppra, Levetiracetam (generic), Mylan Laboratories, Medication, Healthcare Industry, Health, Food and Drug Administration

Fri Dec 11, 2009

Tech Review

Brain Implant Cuts Seizures

A brain implant designed to detect and block the onset of seizures can significantly reduce their frequency in people with difficult-to-treat epilepsy, according to results revealed on Monday.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, NeuroPace, Startups, Mountain View, CA, Stanford University

Bioscience Technology

Mylan receives another approval for epilepsy drug

Generic drugmaker Mylan Inc. said Friday regulators have approved an additional tablet strength for its epilepsy drug Levetiracetam.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Healthcare Law, Law, 9, Food and Drug Administration, Keppra, Levetiracetam (generic), Medication

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Epilepsy support groups scheduled in Mercersburg church

A support group for parents of children with epilepsy will meet the second Thursday each month in January, February and March.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Mercersburg, PA, Opinion

Thu Dec 10, 2009

AndhraNews

Facebook gives more control of privacy to users

Its official: Dogs are smarter than cats, but just The world is divided into dog people and cat people, with each person passionately believing that his or her preferred pet is superior.

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Related Topix: Social Software, Medicine, Health

Wed Dec 09, 2009

EurekAlert!

More than fish bait: Worms unlock secrets to new epilepsy treatments

A team of scientists from The University of Alabama used worms to reel in information that they hope will lead to a greater understanding of cellular mechanisms that may be exploited to treat epilepsy.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, University of Alabama, Genetics, Biology, Science

NationMultimedia.com - Lifestyle

Reaching out to those with epilepsy

A grassroots initiative launched by the Chulabhorn Epilepsy Centre in Bangkok uses the Internet to assist rural patients For epilepsy patients who live in rural areas, coming to see a doctor at the Chulabhorn Epilepsy Centre in Bangkok can be a headache.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Nursing

WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

Health Tip: Making Home Safer for People With Epilepsy

If you or a loved one has epilepsy, there are things you can do at home to reduce the risk of an injury during a seizure.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Tue Dec 08, 2009

University of Otago News

Otago researchers gain Neurological Foundation grants

University of Otago researchers have gained significant funding for brain health-related studies in the Neurological Foundation of New Zealand's latest funding round.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Parkinson's Disease, Biology, Science

Mon Dec 07, 2009

TwinCities.com

Medtronic study shows system helps treat epilepsy

A Medtronic brain-stimulation device showed mounting benefits over time by leading to fewer seizure episodes for epilepsy patients, according to a company-funded study.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Food and Drug Administration

Adweek

Pharma: Socializing in a Straightjacket

But the page, launched in October, is different from most in two crucial respects: it doesn't allow comments or even the ability to "like" an item.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Healthcare Law, Law, Food and Drug Administration, Social Software

Sun Dec 06, 2009

The Tennessean Nashville News

Sick pets help vets test new drugs

Sharon McKeehan-Bounds worried that every time her puppy twitched it would lead into a seizure.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Healthcare Law, Law, Food and Drug Administration

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