Epilepsy Research UK - May 2008 e-newsletter

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Email newsletter - May 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. It's National Epilepsy Week - don't forget to lobby your representative in Parliament about improving services for people with epilepsy!


		Computer simulation explains cell patterns associated with epilepsy Connections between neurons in the hippocampus change when epilepsy starts. Researchers in California have used computer modelling to understand what difference this makes. Find out more


		Treatment for psychogenic non-epileptic seizures Seizures with a psychological cause are often misdiagnosed as epilepsy. However they need different treatment. Learn more about current treatments for these episodes.


		Inheriting epilepsy What does DNA do? What does "polygenic inheritance" actually mean and what difference does it make? See the video of Carrie Hammond's clear introduction to the genetics of epilepsy at our Evening Lecture from October 2007.


		Research evening: ketogenic diet and psychological effects of epilepsy Come to an evening of information about epilepsy research in Dundee on Wednesday 9 July at 7 pm. Professors Helen Cross and Gus Baker are speaking. Find out more and book your place here


		Euro 2008 sweepstake Have some fun and raise money at the same time with our European Championships 2008 sweepstake kit! Download the kit here. Simply print it off and follow the instructions.


		Volunteers needed! We need volunteers to help in the Cards for Good Causes Christmas card shops in Reading and London (Fleet Street). Could you help one morning or afternoon a week from mid-October to mid-December? For more information, contact Shona at shona@eruk.org.uk or 020 8995 4781 by Monday 2 June.


		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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	In this issue
>	Neurons' connections
>	Psychogenic seizures
>	Inheriting epilepsy
>	Research evening
>	Euro 2008 sweepstake
>	Volunteers needed
>	Support epilepsy research

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