Epilepsy

• Canine Epilepsy - An article by Todd D.L. Woods, M.D.
• Canine Epilepsy - Diagnosis and Treatment - Learn about canine epilepsy, canine seizures, and medications to contol seizures in dogs. Personal responses to questions. Articles by leading vets.
• Canine Epilepsy Network - Resource for all those concerned with canine epilepsy. Site sponsored by the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.

• Canine Epilepsy Resource Center - Overview of the disease, glossary of terms, and causes of seizures. Also, information on how to join the Epil-K9 email discussion list.
• Canine Seizures - Causes and Treatments - Comprehensive information on seizures in dogs including overview, various medications used to treat this ailment and data on caring for a dog with it.

International Team Finds Gene Associated With Epilepsy (Medical News Today)
A University of Iowa-led international research team has found a new gene associated with the brain disorder epilepsy. While the PRICKLE1 gene mutation was specific to a rare form of epilepsy, the study results could help lead to new ideas for overall epilepsy treatment. The findings, which involved nearly two dozen institutions from six different countries, appear in the Nov.

New Drug to Treat Severe Form of Epilepsy Approved (Kansas City InfoZine)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug, Banzel (rufinamide), for use as an adjunctive (add-on) treatment for seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

FDA approves epilepsy drug (UPI)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug, rufinamide -- marketed as Banzel -- to treat severe epilepsy.

Foundation works to dispel epilepsy myths (Berwyn Life)
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, but the staff of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago makes it their job to open the minds of west suburban residents to the condition year-round.