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Email
newsletter - April 2008
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| Welcome
to the latest edition of the Epilepsy
Research UK's email newsletter. We bring
you news of our activities and recent
research advances from around the world. |
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Preventing
epilepsy caused by tuberous sclerosis
Tuberous
sclerosis is one of the commonest causes
of inherited epilepsy. Researchers show
early treatment with a drug can prevent
tubers and seizures from developing.
Learn
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Dietary
treatment for adults with epilepsy
The ketogenic
diet, an effective treatment for seizures
in children with epilepsy, doesn't work
in adults. Why is this, and could an
Atkins-style diet work? Read
more |
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Anti-epileptic
drugs: past, present and future
How anti-epileptic
drugs are discovered has changed a great
deal over the last fifty years. Professor
Munir Pirmohamed describe how it worked
in the past, how it works today and
how it might work in the future. See
the video here |
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Local
lobby of Parliament
During
this year's National Epilepsy Week
(18-24 May) the Joint Epilepsy Council
is organizing a local lobby day to
campaign for better services for people
with epilepsy. Find
out more
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Volunteers
needed
Could you
volunteer as a marshal at the Great
Yorkshire Bike Ride, on 14 June near
Wetherby? We have been nominated as
a beneficiary of this independent cycle
ride and we need your help! Please contact
Jo at jo@eruk.org.uk
or 020 8995 4781 by Tuesday 29 April.
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Calling
all triathletes
Taking
place on 9 and 10 August, this is
the ultimate challenge, testing your
mental and physical strength. It is
perfect for beginners and for experienced
triathletes alike, with Super Sprint,
Sprint and Olympic distance categories.
Why not take part as a team of 3 and
do one discipline each? Contact
us for entry
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Would
you like there to be a cure for epilepsy?
You are
not alone. Over 450,000 people in
the UK have epilepsy. Research is
the key to developing therapies that
could transform the lives of those
affected. Give
now online or set up a regular
gift by standing order.
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Box 3004, London W4 4XT
Tel/Fax: (+44) (0) 20 8995 4781 • Registered Charity No. 1100394.
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