November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Everyone should be aware of epilepsy because it is a severe, life-threatening disease. Epilepsy, also known as a seizure disorder, is a neurological condition that affects the nervous system. It is the third most common neurological disorder in America, after Alzheimer's Disease and stroke. Nearly three million Americans have epilepsy -- more than cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease combined. As many as 50,000 Americans die each year from seizure-related incidents, which is more than those who die from breast cancer. Epilepsy can occur at any age, but it is more likely to begin among children age 2 and younger and adults age 65 and older. It is usually diagnosed after a person has had two seizures not caused by a known medical condition (like alcohol withdrawal or dangerously low blood sugar). Sometimes, though, it can be diagnosed after just one if a person has a condition that places him or her at high risk of having another. Seizures may be related to a brain injury or family tendency, but the cause is usually unknown. If someone has seizures and doesn't consult a doctor for treatment, he or she has a higher risk … Continue reading →

Revolutionary new stroke treatment at the INR Please see http://www.strokebreakthrough.com for more detailed information. Copyright 2012 INR, all rights reserved. 720p video version. Treatment performed at the Institute of Neurological Recovery in Boca Raton, Florida. Disclaimer Individual results vary, not all patients respond. Continuing maintenance treatment may be necessary to maintain the clinical response. The method utilized for this indication is off-label. Please see the Terms of Use. The method of treatment utilized is a patented invention of the INR. Issued and pending US and foreign patents, including, but not limited to, US 6419944, 6537549, 6982089, 7214658, 7629311, 8119127 and 8236306, all assigned to TACT IP, LLC; and Australian patent 758523.From:nrimedViews:1 0ratingsTime:04:14More inScience Technology Read more from the original source: Revolutionary new stroke treatment at the INR® - Video … Continue reading →

National Stroke Foundation chief executive Erin Lalor says stroke is a neglected health crisis. EXCLUSIVE CRITICAL rehabilitation services for patients who have suffered a stroke are unavailable or substandard, a national audit has shown. Fifty per cent of hospitals did not routinely provide a discharge plan for stroke patients, according to a National Stroke Foundation audit of rehabilitation services at 111 hospitals. It found that one in three patients were not referred for further rehabilitation on discharge from hospital - nor did they receive tailored information about stroke recovery. Advertisement Two in three patients did not receive formal counselling, and half did not undergo any mood assessment. About 350,000 Australians are living with stroke, making it the country's second-biggest cause of death and a major cause of adult disability. The audit examined treatment provided to 2821 patients across Australia last year. National Stroke Foundation chief executive Erin Lalor said the figures showed that people were suffering unnecessarily because stroke rehabilitation services were too often inadequate. See the original post here: Health services failing stroke patients … Continue reading →

Nov. 3, 2012, 3 a.m. REHABILITATION services for patients who have suffered a stroke are unavailable or substandard, a national audit has shown. Figures released exclusively to Fairfax Media show large numbers of patients are not receiving optimal care after a stroke due to treatment gaps that are compromising their recovery. About 350,000 Australians are living with stroke, making it the country's second biggest cause of death and a major cause of adult disability. A National Stroke Foundation audit of rehabilitation services provided to 2821 patients at 111 hospitals across Australia last year has shown: One in three patients did not receive tailored information about stroke recovery; One in three patients were not referred for further rehabilitation on discharge from hospital; Half of hospitals did not routinely provide any kind of discharge plan for patients; Two in three patients did not receive formal counselling, and half did not undergo any mood assessment. The National Stroke Foundation chief executive, Erin Lalor, said the figures showed that people were suffering unnecessarily because stroke rehabilitation services were too often inadequate. Read the original here: Stroke rehabilitation inadequate for many patients … Continue reading →