Understanding Drug Resistance
in Epilepsy
A newly found genetic alteration in the drug-transporter gene
ABCB1 is associated with multi-drug resistance in epilepsy.
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Data
on Epilepsy Point to Dangers of Repeated Seizures
For years, doctors have reassured epilepsy patients that seizures
are relatively benign. While a fall during a seizure may cause
injury, the surge of electricity in the brain does no actual damage,
patients were told.
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New gene identified: Involved
in both intellectual disability and epilepsy
Intellectual disability and epilepsy often occur together
and frequently have genetic causes. Now, for the first time, researchers
from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide have identified
a major gene that is responsible for both conditions.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2002-03/wach-ngi030602.php
American Epilepsy Society
Professional society that provides information, support and grants
to physicians and health care workers in the field of epilepsy
http://aesnet.org
National Institutes of Neurological
Disorders and Stroke
Provides research funding for neurologic disorders, including
epilepsy
http://www.ninds.nih.gov
Society for Neuroscience
Professional society that provides information and support to
neuroscientists: http://www.sfn.org
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