Epilepsy 360°  June 2008

• From the CEO's desk  (1,111Kb pdf)
  
  
• In brief
  News and research covers topics including the mystery behind the ketogenic diet, using a mouse model of childhood epilepsy to explore mutation in a family of genes and how drug tracking could make pregnancy safe. Plus we review a street-smart ID tag, a helpful guide for parents raising children with epilepsy and a handy Bluephone to help alert a seizure has occurred.  (1,462Kb pdf)
  
  
• Special report: Anxiety and depression
  Treating anxiety and depression can improve quality of life for people with epilepsy  (1,666Kb pdf)
  
  
• Cover story: Epilepsy: Measuring the Impact
  Australia’s first population-based study of epilepsy incidence aims to create new possibilities for managing the condition.  (1,067Kb pdf)
  
  
• The latest from Epilepsy Action
  Helping people with epilepsy meet others through the Epilepsy Action website plus making a difference in schools, businesses and community groups with motivational talks.  (1,067Kb pdf)
  
  
• FAQs
  We answer five questions, including how long you have to wait before you can drive after being diagnosed with epilepsy.   (1,186Kb pdf)
  
  
• In the spotlight
  Neuroscientiust Dr Caitlin McOmish shares her remarkable journey after surviving severe brain damage  (1,140Kb pdf)
  
  
• Mailbag
  Letters and ideas on living with epilepsy from our readers.  (1,138Kb pdf)
  
  
• Acknowledgments and disclaimer  (700Kb pdf)