Campbell wrote to fans on Tuesday via his Facebook page, "Home... So glad that's over. Time to recover/recuperate and grow some hair. Thanks for all the love you've sent - much appreciated! Normal service will be resumed shortly." Prior to the treatment, Vivian wrote the following message to fans on September 29th on his Facebook page, "As many of you know, I've been scheduled to start a stem cell transplant and as soon as I got home from tour I began the necessary tests and preparations. I'll be admitted to hospital soon for all the yucky bits, so in the meantime I'm headed to Target to stock up on cozy pajamas, fresh underwear, and a sackful of car-porn." He continued, "While I can't say that I'm looking forward to the process ahead, I'm very much looking forward to what I feel will be a most successful outcome. Next year will be very busy for Def Leppard with a new album and a world tour, and frankly, I don't think they would sound as loud without me, so I have no intention of letting the team down! See you all (with hair!) in 2015." Fans can wish him well on his … Continue reading →

Eisai Receives Approval in Russia for its Antiepileptic Treatment Zonegran (Zonisamide) for Use in Children and Adolescents Hatfield, England (ots/PRNewswire) - Zonegran(R) (zonisamide) receives approval in Russia for the treatment of partial epilepsy in children and adolescents. Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases in the world.[2] Around three out of every 1,000 people in Russia live with epilepsy, 82% of whom have partial (focal) epilepsy.[3] Epilepsy diagnosed in childhood has long-term implications for health and well-being and timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment are essential.[4] Although epilepsy is common among children, only two thirds of those with the condition will achieve seizure control and many will require additional AEDs to improve seizure control.[5] "It is good news that we have a new treatment option available for children and adolescents with partial epilepsy in Russia. Epilepsy can affect every aspect of a child's and their family's life; well-tolerated and effective treatments are therefore very welcome," commented Andrey Petrukhin, Professor of the Child Neurology Department at the Russian State Medical University, Russia. This paediatric approval in Russia is based on Study 312 (CATZ) published in Epilepsia in July 2013.[6] The double-blind, randomised, multicentre, placebo-controlled Phase III study showed that significantly … Continue reading →

Hatfield, England (ots/PRNewswire) Zonegran(R) (zonisamide) receives approval in Russia for the treatment of partial epilepsy in children and adolescents. Zonisamide, a novel anti-epileptic drug (AED) with multiple mechanisms of action and a chemical structure unrelated to any other AED, is indicated in Russia and Europe as monotherapy in the treatment of partial seizures, with or without secondary generalisation, in adults with newly diagnosed epilepsy; and as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures, with or without secondary generalisation, in adults, adolescents and children aged six years and above.[1] Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases in the world.[2] Around three out of every 1,000 people in Russia live with epilepsy, 82% of whom have partial (focal) epilepsy.[3] Epilepsy diagnosed in childhood has long-term implications for health and well-being and timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment are essential.[4] Although epilepsy is common among children, only two thirds of those with the condition will achieve seizure control and many will require additional AEDs to improve seizure control.[5] It is good news that we have a new treatment option available for children and adolescents with partial epilepsy in Russia. Epilepsy can affect every aspect of a childs and their familys life; … Continue reading →

State senator advocated for the decriminalization of medical cannabis oil for treating intractable epilepsy By James Q. Lynch, The Gazette November 16, 2014 | 4:00 am CORALVILLE State Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City, has been awarded the Epilepsy Foundation of Iowas first Legislator of the Year award for advocating for the decriminalization of medical cannabis oil for the treatment of intractable epilepsy. Bolkcom led the passage of a bill in the Iowa Legislature that created a licensing system allowing patients with intractable epilepsy and their caregivers to pursue treatment with cannabidiol, an oil derived from marijuana that has been shown to reduce seizures. Hes been on the front lines for us for a long time, not just on cannabidiol, but funding and treatment options, said Dale Todd, of Cedar Rapids, the legislative chairman of the Epilepsy Foundation of Iowa. The award was made Saturday at the Iowa Seizure Smart Conference in Coralville, which was presented by the Epilepsy Foundation of Iowa and the Epilepsy Foundation, and sponsored by University of Iowa Health Care. See the original post: Epilepsy foundation awards Iowa City lawmakers efforts … Continue reading →