EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles The ketogenic diet (KD) continues to be an effective, safe, and well tolerated treatment option for infants with intractable epilepsy. Tolerability may be enhanced by using a liquid-based diet in this age group, the role of expressed breast milk in which should be further elaborated. The availability of new diagnostic studies such as genetic testing could
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EWCT’s petition to parliament to fund a ketogenic programme for children and adults with intractable, medication-resistant epilepsy at Waikato hospital has been approved by the Ministry of Health. This funding would provide a vitally-needed third option for children and adults with epilepsy, for whom the medications do not work, and for whom surgery is not an option. The “classic” ketogenic diet was introduced 100 years
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles Individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease experience epileptic seizures up to six-and-a-half times more often than people without dementia, according to new research reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference(AAIC) 2019 in Los Angeles. Also reported at AAIC 2019, persons with dementia are at higher risk of having recurring seizures and of experiencing seizures for the first time
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles Did you know that you are able to make a report on any adverse reaction to a medication that you are taking? CARN (Centre for Adverse Reactions Monitoring) accepts reports from consumers, patients or carers but, where possible, an attempt is made to involve the patients practioner who may often be unaware of the reaction. https://nzphvc.otago.ac.nz/reporting/#reporting-forms
Read More »Pharmac have decided from 1 October to fund one brand of lamotrigine 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg dispersible tablets (Logem), rather than three different brands (Lamictal, Arrow-Lamotrigine and Logem) and people will be able to collect a three-month supply of Logem from their community pharmacy. Lamictal and Arrow-Lamotrigine 25mg, 50mg and 100mg tablets will remain available in New Zealand for private purchase To
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Bin Inn Hamilton East and EWCT have formed an exciting partnership that entitles those who sign up to EWCT to a 5% discount off all goods bought in the shop (excluding Lotto, NZ postage and promotional items). Anyone is free to join but it is important to register with EWCT in order to receive the 5% discount card. The card would then need to be
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As from the 1st August, people unable to drive a vehicle because of their disability (including epilepsy and other hidden conditions) will be given access to free bus travel in and around Hamilton, and to Morrinsville/Paeroa, Cambridge, Raglan and Te Awamutu. Any person temporarily impaired with a disability will be given free bus travel if their condition lasts longer than 6 months. For
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles Dr Rhys Thomas, a neurologist and neuroscientist at Newcastle University explains if cannabis is a cure to epilepsy, how effective cannabis-derived drugs are compared to other anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) and if cannabis-derived drugs are overhyped. He recently wrote a paper on Cannabis and Epilepsy. Exercise helps reduce mental health disorder symptoms such as anxiety, depression, anger
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles People living with epilepsy have a higher incidence of psychiatric disorders than the general population. Between 25 and 50% of people living with epilepsy will also be diagnosed with a psychiatric comorbidity, the most frequent of which include depression, anxiety and attention deficit disorders in adults and children, and less frequently personality disorders and psychosis in
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders found in children. Although the origins of epilepsy are quite complex and still poorly understood, there are many genetic factors contributing to disease development.
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