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The father of television personality Linda Dano experienced years of mental deterioration before he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Hear Linda describe how her family coped.
Keywords: Linda Dano, Another World, Felicia Gallant, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, senility, senile, cholinesterase inhibitors, Reminyl, galantamine, Exelon, rivastigmine, Aricept, donepezil
Alzheimer's disease is a common, but often misunderstood condition. Forgetfulness is just one small symptom of a larger, more complicated disease that affects memory, thinking, behavior, and emotion. Join our panel of experts as they discuss how Alzheimer's disease affects the brain and body.
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, dementia, cognitive impairment, progressive, elderly, memory loss.
While the causes of Alzheimer's are still uncertain, many experts believe the key lies in understanding plaques and tangles, lesions and knots of nerve cell fibers in the brain that are sure indicators of Alzheimer's disease. Join our panel of experts as they discuss current research and theories.
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, plaques, tangles, amyloid, brain, dementia, cause, treatment, theory, Apo E, protein, cholesterol, fats, gene, family history, risk factors, genetic factor.
It's difficult to watch a loved one suffer from Alzheimer's and caring for them can be an intense challenge. Our panel of experts will address the pressures that come with this responsibility and discuss strategies for coping with them.
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, caregivers, stress, depression, treatment, symptoms, dementia, degenerative, finances, patient, support network, Alzheimer's Association, coping mechanisms, wandering, legal assistance, heathcare proxy, living wills.
In the past, treating kids with epilepsy might have meant using a combination of drugs that had unwanted side effects. Now it's possible for kids to take only one drug with fewer side effects.
Keywords: Epilepsy, seizures, epileptic, epilepsy seizures, electrical impulses, focal epilepsy, partial epilepsy, partial complex epilepsy, tonic seizures, clonic seizure, tonic clonic seizures, osteoporosis, neurologic disease, generalized seizures, complex partial seizures,Trileptal, oxcarbazepine, Lamictal, lamotrigine, Neurontin, gabapentin, Keppra, levetiracetam, Gabitril, tiagabine, Topamax, topiramate, tegretol, carbamazepine,carbatrol, carbamazepine XR, Phenobarbital, Dilantin, phenytek, phenytoin, Deoakote, Depakene, valproate, monotherapy, anti-seizure medications, febrile seizures, benign rolandic epilepsy, EEG, ketogenic diet
Deciding on treatment for the seizure disorder epilepsy involves balancing several factors, including the kinds of seizures being treated and antiseizure medication side effects. Doctors agree that being on one drug at the lowest possible dose, monotherapy, is the best plan for minimizing drug interactions and reducing medication side effects.
Keywords: Epilepsy, seizures, epileptic, epilepsy seizures, electrical impulses, focal epilepsy, partial epilepsy, partial complex epilepsy, tonic seizures, clonic seizure, tonic clonic seizures, grand mal, petite mal, osteoporosis, neurological disease, generalized seizures, complex partial seizures, Trileptal, oxcarbazepine, Lamictal, lamotrigine, Neurontin, gabapentin, Keppra, levetiracetam, Gabitril, tiagabine, Topamax, topiramate, tegretol, carbamazepine, carbatrol, carbamazepine XR, Phenobarbital, Dilantin, phenytek, phenytoin, Deoakote, Depakene, valproate, monotherapy, anti-seizure, febrile seizures, benign rolandic epilepsy, EEG, ketogenic diet
Accepting a diagnosis of epilepsy can mean a life-long commitment to medication. Listen to the story of a young woman who found the right balance for the control of her seizures.
Keywords: Epilepsy, seizures, epileptic, epilepsy seizures, electrical impulses, focal epilepsy, partial epilepsy, partial complex epilepsy, tonic seizures, clonic seizure, tonic clonic seizures, neurological disease, generalized seizures, complex partial seizures, Trileptal, oxcarbazepine, Lamictal, lamotrigine, Neurontin, gabapentin, Keppra, levetiracetam, Gabitril, tiagabine, Topamax, topiramate, tegretol, carbamazepine, carbatrol, carbamazepine XR, Phenobarbital, Dilantin, phenytek, phenytoin, Deoakote, Depakene, valproate, monotherapy, anti-seizure medications, febrile seizures, benign rolandic epilepsy, EEG, ketogenic diet
Life with epilepsy is hard for anyone but for kids it can be particularly tough. Learn about a new treatment approach that may help minimize some unwanted side effects.
Keywords: Epilepsy, seizures, epileptic, epilepsy seizures, electrical impulses, focal epilepsy, partial epilepsy, partial complex epilepsy, tonic seizures, clonic seizure, tonic clonic seizures, neurologic disease, generalized seizures, complex partial seizure, Trileptal, oxcarbazepine, Lamictal, lamotrigine, Neurontin, gabapentin, Keppra, levetiracetam, Gabitril, tiagabine, Topamax, topiramate, tegretol, carbamazepine, carbatrol, carbamazepine XR, Phenobarbital, Dilantin, phenytek, phenytoin, Deoakote, Depakene, valproate, monotherapy, anti-seizure medications, febrile seizures, benign rolandic epilepsy, EEG, ketogenic diet
Witnessing a seizure can be scary, especially when the seizure occurs in someone you know. Do you know what to do when you see someone having a seizure?
Keywords: Epilepsy, brain cells, brain cell discharges, neurologic, seizures focal seizures, partial seizures, autonomic feelings, visual hallucinations, auditory hallucinations, partial simple seizure, partial complex seizure, generalized tonic-clonic seizure, grand mal seizure, petit mal seizure, seizure
People with early Alzheimer's disease know that the condition gets progressively worse over time. Learn how some medications help to stabilize symptoms and slow this steady decline.
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, dementia, senility, senile, cholinesterase inhibitors, Reminyl, galantamine, Exelon, rivastigmine, Aricept, donepezil
Allen Willner was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease early in the disease process. With medication and the care of his wife, he's slowing the progression of symptoms.
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, dementia, senility, senile, cholinesterase inhibitors, Reminyl, galantamine, Exelon, rivastigmine, Aricept, donepezil
People with early-stage Alzheimer's disease know that they will have trouble remembering things. But there are a variety of techniques that can help them cope.
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, dementia, senility, senile, cholinesterase inhibitors, Reminyl, galantamine, Exelon, rivastigmine, Aricept, donepezil
Alzheimer's disease, a slowly progressive disease of the brain, is the fourth leading cause of death among Americans over the age of 65. Although there is no cure, there are medical treatments available that can help control the progression of symptoms. By managing the illness, these treatments can greatly benefit patients and caregivers alike. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the state of the art in Alzheimer's treatment.
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, treatment, prevention, medications, trials, drugs, therapy, prevention, information, management, healthcare proxy, home safety assessment, driving assessment, tacrine, aricept, exelon, cognex, agitation, benzodiazepines, donepezil, rivastigmine, vaccine, clinical trials, amyloid, vitamin E, advil, estrogen, ibuprofen,
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