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NEWS ABOUT: seizures

seizures stories: 4 news summaries

 Prince Recalls 
 Childhood 
 Epilepsy, 
 Seizures 

Musician opens up about his past on Tavis Smiley

Apr 28, 09 4:18 PM CDT
(Newser) - Prince suffered from epilepsy as a child, the musician told Tavis Smiley on his PBS show last night. "I've never spoken about this before, but I was born epileptic, and I used to have seizures when I was young," Prince told Smiley. "My mother and father didn't... More »

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music • seizure • epilepsy • musician • Tavis Smiley • Prince • childhood • seizures

 Seizure Risk Lingers 
 10 Years After Brain Trauma 

Danish study sparks ideas for better long-term treatment

Feb 23, 09 2:18 PM CST
(Newser) - Among the overlooked effects of the sort of brain injuries incurred in contact sports is the likelihood of having an epileptic seizure as long as 10 years after the injury, new research shows. The risk goes up 3.5 times for those who had a mild injury or skull fracture,... More »

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brain • medical research • injury • epilepsy • seizures • head injuries

 Did Scientology 
 Block Meds for 
 Travolta's Son? 

Dogma suggests people can cure themselves by following church

Jan 4, 09 9:01 AM CST
(Newser) - Scientology dogma opposes medication for seizures and does not acknowledge the existence of autism, a condition that many believe John Travolta's son suffered, reports the New York Post. It's not known if Jett Travolta, who died suddenly in a Bahamas vacation condo, was taking medication for his seizures. But Scientology,... More »

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Scientology • John Travolta • autism • seizures • Autism Society of America • Jett Travolta

 Dog Dials 911, Barks for Help 

German Shepherd trained to call

Sep 15, 08 5:24 AM CDT
(Newser) - A German shepherd in Arizona dialed 911 and summoned help for his owner who had suffered a seizure, AP reports. Buddy barked and whimpered on the line until the 911 dispatcher sent help. The dog is trained by Paws with a Cause—which provides assistance animals to the ill and... More »

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pets • German shepherd • dog • Paws with a Cause • Buddy • 911 • Joe Stalnaker • seizures

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