Epilepsy Treatment: Recent and Future Advances - Ayman Haykal, MD; Spectrum Health Dr. Ayman Haykal, an epileptologist at Spectrum Health, discusses recent advances in epilepsy treatment and new treatments that are on the horizon. Treatment... By: EpilepsyMichigan … Continue reading →

AN innovative approach to improving the quality of life and treatment of people with epilepsy is being spearheaded by Poole Hospitals Dorset Epilepsy Service. Working as part of a consortium, the service has been awarded more than 720,000 funding from Innovate UK to introduce a new software solution which combines a patient portal, integrated digital records, social networking and data analysis tools. It employs automated sensing and geo-location technologies in smartphones and wearable technology to record and track patient-related information relevant to epileptic seizures. The aim is to reduce the costs of care and improve the treatment of a life-altering condition. Expected patient benefits include improved quality of life and management of the condition and well-being and a reduction in incidents and accidents. For many people with epilepsy the key to the best treatment is expert guidance on how to adjust medication promptly after a seizure, to reduce the likelihood of another, rather than waiting for an appointment. This project aims to provide patients with a simple and secure way to manage their condition with timely expert guidance and support. Having spent a considerable amount of time trying to get this idea airborne, I am delighted that we can launch … Continue reading →

Autism treatment in India - Medha Mind Autism in children can be cured by BFT treatment. Medha Mind use BFT to bring astonishing improvements among children who are suffering. here is testimony of... By: Medha Mind Enhancement (P) Ltd. … Continue reading →

Autism spectrum disorder is a serious neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs a child's ability to communicate and interact with others. It also includes restricted repetitive behaviors, interests and activities. These issues cause significant impairment in social, occupational and other areas of functioning. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is now defined by the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as a single disorder that includes disorders that were previously considered separate autism, Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. The term "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorder refers to the wide range of symptoms and severity. Although the term "Asperger's syndrome" is no longer in the DSM, some people still use the term, which is generally thought to be at the mild end of autism spectrum disorder. The number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder is rising. It's not clear whether this is due to better detection and reporting or a real increase in the number of cases, or both. While there is no cure for autism spectrum disorder, intensive, early treatment can make a big difference in the lives of many children. Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Make a difference today. … Continue reading →

By Andy Marso KHI News Service TOPEKA, KAN. The Kansas House member who last session championed a bill that expanded insurance coverage for autism treatment said it may be adjusted in the upcoming legislative session. Rep. John Rubin, a Shawnee Republican who was re-elected last week, said he will propose changes to House Bill 2744, which was a compromise struck between insurance companies and autism treatment advocates. Were going to continue on it, Rubin said of the autism bill. As with a lot of kind of significant legislation, theres some cleanup that I think needs to be done. The bill passed last session was expected to extend coverage to about 750 Kansas children from birth to age 5, which is about 20 percent of those estimated to need such treatment in the state. The new mandate requires insurance companies to cover up to 25 hours per week of a therapy known as applied behavior analysis treatment. Rubin said when the legislative session begins in January, he will push to loosen licensure requirements established in HB 2744 that restrict who can provide the treatment. I recognize it was part of the compromise to get the bill passed last year, but I … Continue reading →