Anti-epileptic drugs associated with increased risk of fracture in older adults

ScienceDaily (2011-01-10) -- Most anti-epileptic drugs are associated with an increased risk of non-traumatic fracture in individuals 50 years of age and older, according to a new study.

Announcement: National Epilepsy Awareness Month --- November 2009

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November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Epilepsy, which affects nearly 2.5 million persons in the United States, is characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures (1). Delayed recognition of these seizures and subsequent inadequate treatment increases the risk for additional seizures, disability, decreased health-related quality of life, and, in rare instances, death (2--4).
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