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FREE SEMINAR - Legal Rights of Children with Special Needs (3/11/2010)

Saturday, March 27, 2010

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SENIORS AND SEIZURES (2/1/2010)

Epilepsy Foundation of Florida partners with United Way to offer "Seniors & Seizures" services in Marion County

Study Eyes Epileptics Use of Generic Drugs (1/4/2010) Study Eyes Epileptics Use of Generic Drugs ... Read More

National Expressions of Courage (11/29/2009) Local Floridian wins 'Expressions of Courage' award for people with epilepsy! ... Read More

Epilepsy Foundation of Florida project wins National Program of the Year (9/30/2009) Our groundbreaking program is revolutionizing healthcare for children with epilepsy. ... Read More

Kids are just kids at epilepsy Summer Camp (9/30/2009)

137 kids who suffer from epilepsy were treated to a memorable week at summer camp.

CDC Releases Report on Effects of Swine Flu in Children (9/4/2009)

Any child, even previously healthy children and especially those with chronic medical conditions, can have a severe illness or even death from 2009 Pandemic influenza A (H1N1).

USA Today article (8/13/2009)

Kids with epilepsy have "window" for treating learning problems

Swine Flu May Cause Seizures in Children (7/24/2009)

The nation's top public health officials are alerting doctors that swine flu may cause seizures.

Obama Pledges Support for the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (7/24/2009)

The president also praises Epilepsy Foundation former board chair and congressman, Tony Coelho, for his tireless work on behalf of people with disabilities.

Self Magazine Investigates generic drugs (6/1/2009)

Troubling reactions and a series of recalls are making some doctors wonder, Are generic drugs as safe as FDA says they are? Self investigates.

CBS4 News Coverage: Epilepsy Still Not Completely Understood (5/29/2009)

Epilepsy is one of the most misunderstood disorders in the country. It's as common as breast cancer and takes as many lives. More people suffer from epilepsy than multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and Parkinson's disease combined.

The Today Show: How Safe are Generic Drugs? (5/26/2009) The Today Show features an indepth look at woman with epilepsy whose drugs were changed to generic ... Read More

Florida Mother Makes Her Voice Heard (5/20/2009)

Epilepsy Foundation of Florida mother makes her voice heard before State Legislature, saving funding and creating awareness.

Researchers Identify New Drug to Prevent Seizure Progression in Model of Epilepsy (5/5/2009)

PITTSBURGH, May 5, 2009 Carnegie Mellon University researchers have identified a new anticonvulsant compound that has the potential to stop the development of epilepsy. The findings are published in the current issue of the journal Epilepsia. ... Read More

I.Q. Harmed by Epilepsy Drug in Utero (4/16/2009) Pregnant women who took a popular epilepsy drug, also widely used to treat migraines, pain and ... Read More

Newsweek Cover Story: The Mystery of Epilepsy, Why We Must Find a Cure (4/11/2009)

The toll of epilepsy has been overlooked and the research underfunded for too long.

Researchers Identify Cause for Severe Epilepsy Disorder (3/24/2009) ... Read More

New Research Suggests Common Antiseizure Medications May Increase Cardiovascular Risk (3/24/2009) ... Read More

Jett's death can help bring understanding (1/25/2009) I collapsed at age 16 as a result of a major seizure... ... Read More

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has a Seizure (12/29/2008) Yesterday, the Supreme Court reported that had a "benign, idiopathic seizure" of unknown origin at his home in Maine. ... Read More

Applications Now Available for the UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program (12/13/2008) ... Read More


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