Treatment Options in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Opinion statementnbsp;nbsp;Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) is characterized by excellent response to treatment, if diagnosed correctly. Lifestyle advice is an integral part of the treatment of JME; it should include recommendations on avoidance of common triggers such as sleep deprivation and alcohol excess and emphasis on the importance of compliance with medication. The drug of first choice in the treatment of JME is sodium valproate, which has a response rate of up to 80%. Valproate should be avoided in women of childbearing age because of significantly increased risks of fetal malformations and neurodevelopmental delay. Levetiracetam or lamotrigine are alternative first-line options if valproate is contraindicated. With limited data from trials to support either of these drug...

iReporter survives a flesh-eating disease
While hanging a Christmas tree ornament, Percy von Lipinski lost his balance and pricked his left hand on a pine needle. He had no idea that the incident would nearly cost him his entire hand -- and perhaps his life. (Source: CNN.com - Health)