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This is a response to LogosApologia's video "Resurrection Challenge: Reply to CrazyPills2" www.youtube.com The main criticism offered by LogosApologia to my original video was that my argument was not coherent. Specifically my argument didn't address the conversions of James and Paul. Ask and ye shall receive. Sources include: "St Paul and temporal lobe epilepsy," D LANDSBOROUGH, Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry 1987;50:659-664
Never ending. I went thru 10 years of trauma-beating, divorce, 3 brain surgeries for epilepsy-hung onto Jesus-He does have plans. I see them now thru this too. I now have hard case of Fibromyalgia. One illness that was hard to accept.
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...Primary School was presented with their “Edward” award by local MSP Andy Kerr as part of National Epilepsy Week. The Epilepsy Action “Edwards” were launched to mark the charity’s 60th anniversary. They also aim to recognise good practice in education for...
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East Kilbride News
http://www.eastkilbridenews.co.uk/lanarkshire-news/local-news-lanarkshire/local-news-east-kilbride/2010/06/23/ek-school-wins-award-for-supporting-pupil-with-epilepsy-68653-26709245/
Special thanks to Richard and Debra Siravo. Matty's 5K Run/Walk and Matty's Mighty Dash benefits the Matty Fund's Epilepsy Resource Center for children and families touched by epilepsy. The Matthew Siravo Memorial Foundation, is a non-profit charitable organization established in honor of Matthew Siravo, a five-year-old boy, who had Epilepsy. The Foundation's mission is to provide support and resources for children and families living with epilepsy, as well as provide for epilepsy awareness, research initiatives, college scholarships and summer camp sponsorships. For more information about the Matty Fund please check out their website. www.mattyfund.org Music by U2: With or Without You I Will Follow
A seizure awareness video and education
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...— As part of its 3rd birthday celebration, Epilepsy Namibia, will be giving away gifts on Epilepsy Day. Epilepsy Day falls on 21 June and this year it will be held under the theme "Out of Shadows into Light". The first gift is an information video titled "Understand...
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AllAfrica.com
http://allafrica.com/stories/201006210251.html
Dr Rani Nair, former Professor & Head Dept of Neurology, MC Tvm speaks about the Epilepsy Causes, Symptoms, Types & Treatments in this edition of 'Kunkumam'. www.istream.in
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...serious neurological condition affecting almost 60,000 children in the UK. One in every 242 children will be diagnosed with epilepsy and on average, there will be one child with epilepsy in every primary school and five in every secondary school. Brimble...
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Swindon Advertiser
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/8226164.School_nominated_for_epilepsy_award/?ref=rss
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THURSDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- Children with new-onset epilepsy of unknown origin have a much higher rate of remission than those with symptomatic epilepsy, caused by underlying brain damage or disease.
That's the finding of a new study by
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MSN Health
http://health.msn.com/health-topics/neurological-cognitive-health/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100260376
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...drugs and 9 percent still used them. The researchers concluded that antiepileptic drugs likely have no effect on the course of epilepsy but merely suppress seizures. "The long-term prognosis of epilepsy is favorable in the majority of children, especially...
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Medline Plus
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...Upfront information booklet for young people with epilepsy. To download a copy or get more information about the campaign, visit www.epilepsy.org.uk/nationalepilepsyweek. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 17 June 2010 11:13 AM Source: n/a Location: South Shields...
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Jarrow and Hebburn Gazette
http://www.jarrowandhebburngazette.com/latest-news/S-Tyne-teen39s-epilepsy-mission.6368478.jp
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...as their friends providing they are well-informed about how to handle their condition." In response to the survey results, Epilepsy Action is relaunching its Upfront information booklet which discusses several issues affecting young people with epilepsy including...
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SouthWestBusiness.co.uk
http://www.southwestbusiness.co.uk/healthcareequipmentandservices/John-key-role-epilepsy-campaign/article-2310694-detail/article.html
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...at www.epilepsy.org.uk/youngpeople A helpline is also available via the websites for parents and carers of young people with epilepsy. Register for a FREE Gazette & Herald account and you can have your say on today's news and sport by adding comments on articles...
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Gazette Herald
http://www.gazetteherald.co.uk/news/8221782.Malton_boy_s_campaign_for_epilepsy_awareness/?ref=rss
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Extended follow-up finds remission likely for idiopathic childhood-onset epilepsy
A study conducted by researchers in The Netherlands confirmed that children with idiopathic new-onset epilepsy have a significantly higher rate of remission than those
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RedOrbit
http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1879234/study_confirms_favorable_longterm_prognosis_of_epilepsy/index.html?source=r_health
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A newly published study reported that children with new/recent onset epilepsy have significantly slowed expansion of white matter volume compared to healthy children over a two year interval. The reduced white matter volume may affect brain
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EurekAlert
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-05/w-abd051910.php
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ATLANTA, May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- "Heroes" star Greg Grunberg poses with Epilepsy Advocate Spencer Wyatt. Grunberg rallied with the Epilepsy Advocate community to empower people living with epilepsy to demand medical care with a goal of epilepsy
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PR Newswire
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/epilepsy-advocatetm-movement-gains-momentum-through-a-heroes-real-life-story-92956904.html
Drag On - Epilepsy Shout out to Mazi-O abonereeennn
Northwest Science Expo draws hundreds of high school scientists to PSUOregonLive.comThe students hope their work will foster some effort to screen YouTube videos for the potential to trigger epileptic reactions, they said. ...
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Excerpt: The Bully, the Bullied and the BystanderCNN (blog)A child who has diabetes is identified as a diabetic, a child with epilepsy is an epileptic, a child with asthma is an asthmatic, a child with a learning ...and more »
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Epilepsy Foundation helps uninsured get treatmentABC7Chicago.comThe Epilepsy Foundation Of Greater Chicago recognized the need to help consumers with epilepsy get treatment that will enable them not only control their ...
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Epilepsy forum scheduledHomer NewsStone Soup Group is sponsoring a community forum on epilepsy at South Peninsula Hospital Training Center, 203 W. Pioneer Ave., from 1-3 pm April 10. ...
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Epilepsy in Angelman Syndrome and Response to TreatmentAAP Grand Rounds (registration)Rates of epilepsy differed among genetic subtypes. Among study subjects, 65% had a maternal deletion, 18% an unknown subtype, 7% uniparental disomy, ...and more »
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Icagen Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results and ...CNNMoney.com (press release)ICA-105665 for Epilepsy and Pain: The Company recently reported positive results in its Phase IIa study in patients with photosensitive epilepsy. ...and more »
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Actor Greg Grunberg spoke with Kaylee Hartung on his advocacy for Epilepsy awareness and his attendance in the upcoming National Walk for Epilepsy on the National Mall in Washington, DC
BNETPfizer told to pay $142.1 million | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/26/2010Philadelphia InquirerPfizer Inc. was found by a jury yesterday to have committed racketeering fraud in the marketing of its epilepsy drug ...Pfizer Found Guilty in Neurontin CaseFOXBusinessPfizer Hit With $141 Million RICO Penalty Over Neurontin PromotionThe American LawyerNeurontin Marketing Violated Federal Law, Jury SaysNewsinferno.comModernHealthcare.com -CBC.ca -Straight.comall 200 news articles »
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Pak WatanDeep brain stimulation reduces epileptic seizures, study findsLos Angeles Times (blog)Epilepsy, which strikes one in 100 people, is characterized by recurrent disabling seizures or electrical storms in the brain that occur when electrical ...Deep Brain Stimulation May Help People With Epileptic SeizuresABC NewsImplant Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat EpilepsyBusinessWeekNew Treatment Offers Hope for Epilepsy SufferersTonicWVBR -CNM News Network -Mass Deviceall 78 news articles »
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US FDA panel backs Medtronic implant for epilepsyReutersN) brain device should be approved for treating epilepsy patients, a US advisory panel said in a close vote on Friday. The Food and Drug Administration ...FDA Panel Backs Device For EpilepsyWall Street JournalFDA panel backs Medtronic epilepsy device: APMarketWatchFDA panel OKs Medtronic deep brain stimulation device for epilepsyMedCity NewsThe Associated Press -Mass Device -RTT Newsall 131 news articles »
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TopNews United StatesFDA: Medtronic missed epilepsy device study goalReutersN) missed the main effectiveness goal in a study testing an approved brain device for treatment of epilepsy, US device reviewers said in documents prepared ...Medtronic Brain Stimulator Missed Study GoalWall Street JournalFDA: Medtronic brain stimulator missed study goalThe Associated PressMedtronic's Epilepsy Device Fails FDA Test (MDT, CYBX)BenzingaInvestor's Business Daily -TopNews United States -MinnPost.comall 225 news articles »
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The brain disorder epilespy affects around 50 million people worldwide. A large majority of cases - 90 per cent - are found in developing nations where sufferers don't have access to treatment. But now, scientists have found a cure for epilepsy in mice that is offering hope to human sufferers. Tarek Bazley reports. February 1, 2010
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Just a quick, random video. ;) Check out the rest of my videos! www.youtube.com Follow me on Twitter! www.twitter.com 2nd YouTube channel: www.youtube.com www.doritoscontest.com
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...download an epilepsy resource guide for this area here: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/local/massri/links.cfm or call the Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island at 888-576-9996. Anne Springer is the public relations director of SeniorCare...
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Gloucester Daily Times
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/pulife/local_story_321224944.html
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...to hospitals or health centres so that they do not get secondary disabilities and permanent brain damage. Until we appreciate epilepsy, Uganda will keep losing valuable human resource over a controllable condition. Together, let us bring epilepsy out of the...
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AllAfrica.com
http://allafrica.com/stories/200911120161.html
Kevin Hermeling lived with epileptic seizures since birth. He figured the seizures would be part of his life forever until he met Dr.Deepak Madhavan. Midwest Regional Epilepsy Associates' mission is to deliver cutting edge and comprehensive epilepsy care for adults and children. Utilizing the latest in medical and surgical options, their primary objective is to make our patients seizure free, and we will continue to explore all avenues until this goal can be achieved. Midwest Regional ...
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...of the EFOF Board of Directors. According to the EFOF, there is qualitative evidence that suggests Floridians suffer from epilepsy in greater numbers than other Americans. This is attributable to several factors. Epilepsy is most prevalent among youth and...
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Freshnews.com
http://www.freshnews.com/node/237821
This performance of "Epilepsy Is Dancing" is part of a live recorded for Canal Plus (France), on April 8 2009... (and this time the audio level is better :-D )
is.gd 60 minutes October 25, 2009 The $60 Billion Fraud, Epilepsy: Fighting For A Cure, Tyler Perry Episode Synopsis Medicare and Medicaid fraudsters are beating US taxpayers out of an estimated $90 billion a year using a billing scam that is surprisingly easy to execute. Steve Kroft investigates; More Americans are suffering from epilepsy than Parkinson's, cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis combined. Katie Couric reports on a disease that may not be getting the attention it deserves. ; When Hollywood refused to produce his films his way, Tyler Perry started his own studio in Atlanta. Now his movies are drawing huge audiences. Byron Pitts profiles the new and unlikely movie mogul.
[For Shaunie] The Most Excellent Antony And The Johnsons .... performing an alternate arrangement of a classic Ant song, on Channel Four's Live At Abbey Road .... October 2009
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...What is epilepsy? Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures. Seizures are caused by sudden changes in the electrical activity of the brain. Seizures cause disruption of the senses, including convulsions, loss of consciousness...
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The Olympian
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theolympian-Opinion/~3/Ref8eNsNP-c/1004758.html
About the Video: Epilepsy is a neurological condition caused by a disruption in the brain's electrical activity, resulting in seizures. Those seizures affect people in different ways. This program includes the latest information about the causes, diagnosis and treatments for epilepsy. In part one of this two-part interview, Dr. Tricia Ting specifically discusses: Epilepsy defined Seizure types Diagnosis of epilepsy EEG testing (electroencephalogram) Seizure first aid Seizures that last too long About the Expert: Dr. Tricia Ting is a neurologist and epilepsy specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Ting is also an assistant professor of neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Related Links: Epilepsy Update (Part 2) www.youtube.com Dr. Tricia Ting www.umm.edu Maryland Epilepsy Center www.umm.edu Video: Epilepsy Overview www.umm.edu Podcast: Epilepsy www.umm.edu Patient Success Story www.umm.edu Distributed by Tubemogul.
A sizable fraction of patients suffering from epilepsy, and most patients with Dravet Syndrome, cannot control their seizures with drugs. Research in animals shows that shutting off a gene called SCN8A can raise the threshold of excitability for neurons, thus lowering susceptibility to seizures. Scientists plan to test a gene-therapy-like technique for shutting off SCN8A in mice, with an eye towards developing similar treatments for humans. Dr. Andrew Escayg of Emory University explains the ...
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An online epilepsy support group can be uplifting to someone coping with epilepsy.
Do you have epilepsy? Are you looking for an online epilepsy support group? Are you wanting advice, encouragement and support from other individuals with epilepsy? Do
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2096303/epilepsy_forums_online_support_groups.html
The Artist Formerly Known as Prince struggled with Epilepsy as a child. Watch this video to learn more. Check out news.healthguru.com?YT
University of Minnesota McKnight professor Bin He has developed a new technique that has led to preliminary successes in noninvasive imaging of seizure foci. He's technique, called Functional Neuroimaging, promises to play an important role in the treatment of epileptic seizures.
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Employees with epilepsy cost health insurance providers and employers significantly more than those without the condition, according to findings from two studies presented here today at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting.
"These
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eMaxHealth
http://www.emaxhealth.com/1/85/30783/epilepsy-cost-sometimes-overlooked.html
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Epilepsy is a disorder that results from the generation of electrical signals inside the brain, causing recurring seizures. Seizure symptoms vary. Some people with epilepsy simply stare blankly for a few seconds during a seizure, while others have full-
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Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/epilepsy/DS00342/rss=1
04/09/09: New Yorker Dan Wheeless describes his affliction with epilepsy
My views on epilepsy and how it affects my life, just some insight on it. All explained in the video. Featuring actual footage of me having seizures and pictures from the hospital. Thank you for watching, it really means a lot to me. Comment, rate, subscribe, all that good stuff. A good group that is specifically about JME; health.groups.yahoo.com A good site for information on all different types of seizures; www.epilepsy.com
Mark was diagnosed with epilepsy six years ago. His memory has been affected and his lifestyle has changed, but in some ways for the better
I have Temporal Lobe Epilepsy with Frontal Lobe Abnormalities. I also run www.epilepsysupportgroup.co.uk Offering information and support for all types of epilepsy, medication, seizures etc. Whether you suffer from, have experienced, are curious about, or simply wish to help raise awareness of Epilepsy... please join. This footage is taken from a series of seizures that took place both in the bath and also on the bathroom floor on 4th March 2008. My fiance is with me and keeping me safe throughout. This video has no sound as we had not yet worked out how to do it. Other videos that will follow do have sound on them. I have condensed down the footage as there was alot of it from this particular incident. Please feel free to redistribute this video with the link to my support group attached to it. Thankyou for watching. Tania x.
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