Epilepsy Products

• Books
• CDs
• Identification Products
• Medical Reminders
• Safety Products
• Seizure Monitors
• E-Technologies
• General Products
   

Books

What's up with Wendy? Medikidz explain epilepsy

 

The Medikidz are five energetic, larger-than-life superheroes on a mission to help young people understand illness and medical concepts. Chi, Pump, Skinderella, Axon and Gastro take children on a journey through Mediland - an outerspace planet shaped just like the human body - to explain the diagnosis, investigation, treatment and prevention of different medical conditions.

Click here to order the epilepsy focused comic book by Medikidz

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Taking Care of You and Your Family
John Ashfield

www.beyondblue.org.au

Initially, this book was compiled for use by people in rural and remote areas of Australia who have little or no useful access to the kinds of counselling and psychotherapy support that people in urban centres can generally take for granted. While the book targets rural and remote Australians, it’s also helpful for other people as well. Some people may be unable to access local mental health services due to the location and cost of these services, or due to work commitments and a lack of time. This book provides useful information and practical strategies to help promote good mental health for everyone. 

You can order free copies of this book by visiting the beyondblue website www.beyondblue.org.au under 'Get Information'

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Getting Adam Back
Arlene Martell

www.epilepsymoms.com

“If you have a child with epilepsy or autism then you have no doubt experienced a roller coaster of emotions and uncertainty,” writes Arlene Martell. Be inspired and comforted by Martell’s rocky – but ultimately successful – journey in her book Getting Adam Back, the story of her son’s struggle with epilepsy and autism. In sharing her frustration and helplessness, including the despair of drugs that don’t seem to work, this Canadian mum strikes a chord with readers who have said the book helped them greatly.

Getting Adam Back is available as an e-book.
Please note that this product is currently not available as the provider is updating their website.

For more information
Website: www.epilepsymoms.com

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Growing Up With Epilepsy - A Practical Guide for Parents
Dr Lynn Blackburn, PhD

Published 2003
161 pp Paperback
ISBN 1888799749 / 9781888799743

This book provides the tools you need to raise a child with epilepsy, to support his/her social development, provide effective discipline, and negotiate the educational system. It is organised so you can go to the information that you need when you need it, returning for updates as your child grows and new issues emerge.

In her 20 years of working with children with epilepsy, Dr. Blackburn has been continually impressed by the fact that no two children with epilepsy are the same. Each child and each family has unique needs. Because of this, she works with a team. The unique talents of each team member let the group meet the unique needs of each patient. This book will help you build the resource team for your child. In addition to providing you with basic tools, the book identifies resources, places you can contact, additional materials you can read, and the kinds of professionals that may be in your community to help you and your child.

Available from a number of websites including:
www.demoshealth.com
www.amazon.com
www.docstoc.com

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Epilepsy. Patient and Family Guide, 3^rd Edition
Orrin Devinsky, MD

Published 2007
393 pp Paperback
ISBN 1932603417 / 9781932603415

Taking the lead from real patients' questions and insights, this new edition of a best-selling guide gives must-have information to those diagnosed with epilepsy -- the most common neurological disorder in children, adults, and the elderly. Written by a leading expert, this guide answers common questions, assuages patient's fears, and encourages epileptics to take an active role in their medical care.

Available from a number of websites including:
www.amazon.com
www.booktopia.com.au

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Epilepsy 199 Answers: Third Edition
A Doctor Responds To His Patients Questions
Andrew Wilner, MD

 
Published 2008
250 pp Paperback
ISBN 1932603352 / 9781932603354

Written by an expert in the field, Epilepsy: 199 Answers, 3rd Edition, continues to provide accurate, up-to-date and comprehensible medical information for epilepsy patients and family members. It includes discussion of new antiepileptic drugs; the impact of the ketogenic and Atkins diets; epilepsy and alternative therapies. Easy-to-read, informative, and time-tested, this question and answer book covers everything from brain surgery to the Atkins diet; readers will also enjoy a first-rate resource section, and a health record tracker so patients can accurately chart their progress and receive optimal care.

Available for $19.95 from a number of websites including:
www.amazon.com
www.booktopia.com.au

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Puzzling Cases of Epilepsy, Second Edition
Dieter Schmidt (Editor), Steven C. Schachter (Editor)

544 pages
Academic Press; 2 edition (September 18, 2008)
ISBN-10: 0123740053
ISBN-13: 978-0123740052 

NOTE: The first edition is called: 110 Puzzling Cases of Epilepsy
Dieter Schmidt (Editor), Steven C. Schachter.

Informa Healthcare; November 29, 2001.
ISBN-10: 1853179620
ISBN-13: 978-1853179624

Physicians new to the field as well as seasoned practitioners will benefit from more than one hundred cases that explore the universe of epilepsy as it presents in daily practice. Some of these cases challenge long-held views about epilepsy and others bring the reader to the limits of our understanding of epilepsy, both in clinical and basic science. To improve the interface of clinical and basic science in epilepsy, basic scientists comment on the potential mechanisms underlying clinical observations, and clinicians assess the potential impact of recent results of experiments in the laboratory. This book highlights the importance that original observations have in inspiring both new treatments and continued research. This book provides practicing physicians with examples of how baffling cases were handled and solved.

Available for $49.95 from a number of websites including:
www.amazon.com
www.booktopia.com.au
www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780123740052
www.demosmedpub.com
Angus & Robertson

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Traveller's Handbook for People with Epilepsy - booklet
International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE)

People with epilepsy need to take special precautions when travelling. The Traveller’s Handbook for People with Epilepsy, which has recently been revised and republished, is a very useful booklet for anyone undertaking a trip. It contains general advice for travellers, covering such topics as accommodation, insurance, driving and getting around. It also includes a set of First Aid instructions, reminders regarding medication and a very practical selection of phrases. The information in the booklet is available in 13 different languages and is designed to assist travellers with preparation and communication while travelling abroad.

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Epilepsy. The Ultimate Teen Guide
Kathlyn Gay, Sean McGarrahan

112 pages
The Scarecrow Press
(November 9, 2007)
ISBN-10: 0810858355
ISBN-13: 978-0810858350

An excellent look at epilepsy and its impact on diagnosed teens, their families, friends, and communities. The authors set the groundwork with an explanation of the various forms the disease takes and give basic information on the brain. A look at the history of and folklore about this condition follows. McGarrahan, who has epilepsy since age 16, describes his own experiences, lending the book a personal perspective. There is a lot of information about the many issues of the illness that affect teens, including school and jobs, driving, dating, and sports. The need for them to cope with the mass of misinformation surrounding seizure disorders is discussed. In addition, the book examines the health issues specific to girls: hormonal changes, fertility, and pregnancy. This is a readable, well organised, and well documented book.

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Complementary & Alternative Therapies for Epilepsy
Orrin Devinsky, MD, Steven Shachter, MD, Steven Pacia, MD

Published 2005
330 pp Hardback
ISBN 1888799897 / 9781888799897

Written for doctors, knowledgeable laypersons, and other professionals, Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Epilepsy bridges the worlds of traditional medicine and CAM to foster a broader perspective of healthcare for patients. The book respects cultural differences that may incorporate alternative medicine into a medical management program, and encourages patients to safely continue receiving necessary medical treatments. Wherever possible, scientific evidence supports the choice of treatment modalities, as well as the effectiveness of a combined traditional and CAM approach. Readers will find incisive discussions in sections on:  Learning to Reduce Seizures; Asian, Herbal and Homeopathic Therapies; Nutritional Therapies;  Alternative Medical Therapies; Oxygen Therapies; Manipulation and Osteopathic Therapies;  Music, Art, and Pet Therapies. This book is for every professional who seeks to provide the broadest range of effective patient care.

Available from a number of websites including:
www.demosmedpub.com
www.amazon.com
www.booktopia.com.au

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Epiworld: a new novel for teens
Tracey Morait

Inspired by her own personal experience with epilepsy, ‘Goalden Girl’ and ‘Abbie’s Rival’ author Tracey Morait has created a thrilling, futuristic fantasy story about Travis, whose epilepsy renders him ‘unclean’ in twenty ninety-nine Britain.

‘Epiworld’ is a book for young adults aged twelve and over offering action, tension, trauma, mystery, and hope.

The book is available from www.amazon.com 
The price starts from $12

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CDs

Majors for Minors CD
http://www.majorsforminors.co.za

The Majors for Minors Classical Music Series has been carefully developed on the foundation of extensive scientific research demonstrating the indisputable positive effect of certain classical music on the brain development of foetuses, babies, toddlers and young children.

Majors for Minors Classically styled Music is designed to:

• Stimulate, strengthen and develop your child’s brain, and help her develop key skills such as reasoning and thinking, as well as in areas of higher learning such as Maths and Science.
• Enhance auditory development, i.e. her ability to listen, to learn through sound, to identify sounds and sequences of sounds, to store, process and remember what she hears, to distinguish volume and pitch and to develop rhythm.
• Facilitate the development of language, speech and reading skills.

Influence mood and attention, and have a calming effect on babies and young children.

The CDs are available at selected baby, nursery, pharmacy, toy and gift stores.
The recommended retail price is $29.95
Item can be also purchased through:
http://www.femail.com.au/majorsforminors.htm

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Letting Go of Anxiety CD
Dr Sarah Edelman

Letting Go of Anxiety is a series of gentle exercises designed to help you release the unpleasant feelings that accompany anxiety including physical tension, worrying thoughts and emotional uneasiness. Australian psychologist Sarah Edelman's soothing voice accompanied by Malcolm Harrison's calming music guides you through a range of soothing exercises. These include deep relaxation, calming imagery, breathing exercises and self-talk for releasing anxiety and promoting a sense of calm.

54 minutes | $24.95

The CD can be purchased through:
http://www.holisticpage.com.au/_Sarah_Edelman.php
http://www.thehouseofoojah.com
http://www.simplynaturalshop.com.au

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Identification Products

Medical Bracelets, Medical Jewellery & Medical Awareness Products

Medical Wristbands provide peace of mind so that when the unexpected happens, critical medical information will be conveyed to the people that need to know. Protect family, loved ones, and yourself.

• Insure against incorrect diagnosis
• Raise awareness of conditions
• Vital information to help others help you

There are products for conditions such as diabetes and epilepsy, drug allergies to medications such as penicillin and food allergies to products such as peanuts, dairy and eggs. So whether you need an allergy bracelet, a general medical bracelet or other medical alert jewellery, there is all this and more in stock.

Mediband offers an extensive and ever-expanding range of medical wristbands. They are fun to wear, look great, and the trendy designs mean they're more likely to be worn and fun for kids.

To receive a 5% discount on all orders click here or visit www.mediband.com and enter the code AFF125 when placing your order (please note, this code is case sensitive and must be entered to receive the discount).

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Safety products, ID wristbands, allergy alerts and tracking devices

The cost is small but the saving could be massive.

Kids Kontact specialises in safety, ID wristbands, allergy alerts and tracking devices to ensure that children remain safe and easily identifiable in an emergency.

The products are ways to conceal an up to date record of your child’s identity.  They feature a unique ID section that can contain vital emergency contact numbers and/or medical or allergy information.  They can be invaluable to anyone that has a child, day cares and schools. 

Kids Kontact provides high quality identification products for the whole family.

Medical ID Card

This medical ID card folds in half to become business card size to easily fit inside your wallet or purse.
The card provides areas to record your personal details, emergency contacts, doctor's information, health information, medications and ways for people to respond to your seizures.

To order please call Epilepsy Action Australia on 1300 37 45 37 or email epilepsy@epilepsy.org.au

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Runners ID, Cycling ID, Medical ID

Road ID was created on the concept that active people should wear ID as part of their gear when participating in outdoor activities - if there was an unexpected accident, while running or cycling, the person would be in bad shape - nobody would know who they were or who to contact.

Road ID is a durable, rugged, athletic, fashionable line of identification gear. Currently, we offer 6 different forms of ID: the FIXX ID, the Shoe ID, the Ankle ID, the Wrist ID Sport, the Wrist ID Elite, and the Shoe Pouch ID. We provide various forms of ID to allow a person to decide where they want to wear their vital Identification.

Road ID enables:

• First Responders to immediately contact family members and friends.
• Family members to provide additional details about your health or give consent for potentially life saving procedures.
• Hospital staff to locate vital medical records.

Road ID can:

• Communicate medical conditions or allergy information to medical staff.
• Prevent serious delays in treatment by saving crucial time during the “golden hour” of medical treatment.
• Save your Life. Period.

For more information
Website: http://www.roadid.com/Common/Default.aspx

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Medical Reminders

Medication reminder devices

TabTimer Pty Ltd was founded by Jonathan Allott in 2009 after realising there was a need for medication reminders in Australia - to help many people remember their medications and jog their memory for many other regular tasks.

Tab Timer supplies medication reminder devices; Pill Reminder, Pill Dispenser, Pill Timer, Vibrating Watches and Vibrating Clocks (Bed Shakers) to help keep medications on time at tab time.

TabTimer products can be used as reminders for taking regular medications or vitamins at tab time, as well as a reminder for any regular task. Tab Timer reminders are particularly useful for people on strict medication schedules for use as a pill timer or pill reminder.

People living with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Schizophrenia, Deaf and hard of hearing, Contraceptive Pill Management, Enuresis, nutritional requirements, vitamin reminder or other conditions that require timely administration of pills, tablets, vitamins and medications - find that using a medication reminder, pill reminder, pill timer, pill dispenser, vibrating watch, or vibrating bed shaker clock - helps in their administration and organisation of medication and regular tasks.

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Automatic pill dispenser, daily living aids

Safety and Mobility Pty Ltd is a wholly owned and operated Australian business. We specialise in Importing/Wholesaling and Retailing the newest, highest quality and most innovative products from around the world to aid the safety and mobility and lifestyle of the Aged and Disabled across Australia.

Safety and Mobility are proud to be wholesale suppliers to many Hospitals, Rehab Units and Nursing/Age Care Facilities and Mobility Shops across Australia. We consider it our privilege to supply the people of Australia with our products, and we take great pride in improving the lifestyle, mobility and safety of all Australians

They have teams of highly qualified, friendly and experienced Sales staff always happy to be of service and await your call.

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Automated Pill Dispensers

Your virtual A-Z of electronic pill dispensers. They carry an unparalleled selection of medication dispensers including models from e-Pill, Phillips, Med-e-Lert, Compumed, and more. If you or a loved one is having trouble with medication compliance, DO NOT RISK a trip to the emergency room!

Automated pill dispensers can deliver medication up to one month, four times or more per day depending on your needs. The person is alerted with an audible alarm or flashing LED light or both. Locked pill dispensers are available to prevent tampering. Get email reports or text message reports when medication is taken for extra added peace of mind. An automated pill dispenser is really a life saving piece of technology for anyone on a complicated prescription medication regimen, and especially for those experiencing memory loss.

For more information
Website: http://www.automatedpilldispensers.com/automated-pill-dispensers/

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Safety Products

Soft and hard helmets

The Independent Living Centres are committed to providing the community with the resources needed to "make every day living easier".
A range of softshell or hardshell helmets made from shock absorbing foam to protect the head from trauma.
A full range of helmets are available, including newborn caps, hardshell helmets and softshell helmets.
A range of attachments are also available, including chin guards, face guards, face bars, and ear coverings.
Fastening is by a variety of methods, depending on the particular model.
Helmets are available in a wide range of sizes, from extra-extra-small to extra-extra-large.

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Sleepsafe pillows and seizure monitors

Sleep-Safe pillows are hand-made from a special soft, highly porous foam with an open cell structure that allows much greater 'breathability' than ordinary pillows.

The benefits of Sleep-Safe anti-suffocation pillows extend beyond helping to prevent the death or injury of a person affected by seizures.

Sleep-Safe pillows also provide reassurance to parents, partners and carers by reducing the fear of suffocation of a loved one, fear that can lead to disturbed sleep patterns, anxiety and depression, and a profound deterioration in the quality of life for the entire family.

This means that Sleep-Safe pillows also help to reduce greatly the “carer anxiety” of sleep seizures - the fear of suffocation.

This helps to put carers and patients back in control of their lives by relieving a significant cause of family stress and making management of the condition which is causing the seizures - epilepsy, stroke, aftermath of head injury, meningitis, etc - much less demanding.

DoAbility also sell a number of bed seizure monitors that can detect seizures during sleep.

For more information
Website: http://doability.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=220

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Rescue Door System

The Rescue Door System allows an interior door to be opened in an alternative direction should the door become obstructed preventing it from being opened in its normal direction.

The Rescue Door System allows an individual to free a person who might be trapped behind an interior locked door.

In an emergency situation, the door can be opened in the opposite direction to quickly gain access to a person. This means that an individual, who may have collapsed behind a door, can be easily rescued. It also has further applications, for example, elderly people who may have forgotten how to unlock a door, or even children who have accidentally locked themselves in.

The Rescue Door System can be installed on all timbre and aluminium doors and can be retro-fitted to existing doorframes. A retro-fit can be obtained by purely removing existing doorjambs and hinges and installing the Rescue Door System.

For more information
Phone: (02) 8783 5800
Email: davidj@specialisedsafetysolutions.com
Website: http://www.abc.net.au/tv/newinventors/txt/s1345026.htm

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Smart Door

A two way door to provide life saving access in an emergency

· Peace of mind for families with elderly relatives and children
· Move through any doorway from either direction
· Solving problems with overcrowded bathrooms
· Similar cost to conventional door
· Easily convert existing door
· Able to operate effectively in both directions and in high traffic areas
· One person installation in just a few minutes

Nursing homes etc. are usually able to unlock a door from the outside in an emergency.  The same handles can be used when fitting the Smart Door system.

Existing door can easily be fitted with the Smart Door system or any new door blank used. You will only need the door jambs, hinges, striker and striker plate if you are fitting the Smart Door system to an existing door.

The cost of fitting a new Smart Door including the door, jamb, frame, hinges and fittings is very similar to a conventional door.

For more information
Phone: (02) 4930 8133
Email: eco@energypartners.com.au
Website: http://www.energypartners.com.au/building_systems-%20Eoc_Building_Systems_Smart_Door.htm

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Seizure Monitors

Vigil-Aide Epilepsy Alarm

Seizures during sleep can sometimes pose a real risk for the person with epilepsy, particularly if they are severe. The Vigil-Aide Convulsion Monitor can alert family and carers that the person is having a seizure, and they can be attended to in a short space of time.

The tremendous peace of mind this product delivers makes it well worth the investment.

• The alarm is suitable for the monitoring of epilepsy where occur at night in bed.
• It is now available for use on very small children or where only trembling occurs.
• Depending on the time delay set in the alarm unit, the alarm is generated within a few seconds of the start of an attack.
• The alarm will work on almost all types of beds.
• Two ranges are available for the alarm, 20 to 30 metres and up to 150 metres.
• The alarm can also be worn during the daytime to monitor a person in their daily activities.

The alarm can be purchased outright or can be rented over a 12 month or 24 month period with a residual at the end of the rental period.

For more information
Phone: 0418 857 857   
Website: http://www.dctassociates.com.au/convul.htm

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Epilepsy Safe Bed

The Emfit Safe-bed is the first alarm that detects both the person’s tonic-clonic seizures which occur in bed and the person’s bed-exit with the same sensor.  New, patented sensor technology detects all of a person’s movements while distinguishing normal movements from seizures with muscle jerkings.

Emfit Safe-bed also notices the presence and absence of a person.  It alarms when the person has the clonic phase of a tonic-clonic seizure and when the person leaves the bed and does not return within a preset time.  It has an audible alarm with adjustable volume and dry-contact relay output for connection to a nurse call system such as the BluePhone system sold by Epi-Assist.

The Emfit Epileptic Sensor Mat is a state-of-the-art bed monitoring system that will monitor a sleeping adult or child’s convulsive seizures from under the mattress.

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Independent Living Aids

Blue Phone is not just a phone, it’s the state of the art independent living aid with over 100 special features that can remind you of important tasks, helps you stay in contact with the people you need even when you can’t reach the phone and can even monitor the safety of your home.

Designed and manufactured in Australia ‘Smart-Dialler’ is primarily intended for persons at risk typically being aged or frail persons or those that may otherwise be at personal risk equally within the private home, aged care residences or within the workplace.

Smart Dialler is a telephone based emergency dialling system. It allows an automatic two way voice contact in emergencies and includes a wireless pendant, which works up to 80 metres for extra security. The device will contact persons of preference: family, carers, monitoring centre, or 000 Emergency.

For more information
Phone: (03) 8581 7620 or 0413 160 848
Website: http://www.bluephone.com.au/index.php/

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Fall detector

People who are prone to falls due to conditions like diabetes, epilepsy or stroke may be unable to press a pendant. The Fall Detector ensures that if a client does fall, the Fall Detector will automatically contact the Care Call Operator who will get help immediately.

The Fall Detector is ideal for those who may not be able to activate a pendant following a fall, such as people living with epilepsy or diabetes or those who have had a stroke.

The Fall Detector automatically activates the Care Call unit, which contacts the 24-hour Emergency Response Centre, if the wearer does not get up after a fall.

The pager-size Fall Detector is worn at the waist and can also be activated manually by pressing the button.

For more information
Phone: 1300 130 100
Website: www.carecall.bcs.org.au

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E-Technologies

iMobile Care Application

The iMobile Care app is designed to provide information and guidance to facilitate timely first aid and to provide information about medical conditions and serious events, such as car accidents, back injuries and insect bites. It serves as a quick reference tool and guide, as well as providing a location-aware feature.

The iMobile Care app does not to claim to substitute for the quality care and professional first aid performed by well-trained medical personnel. But it can serve to provide solutions when time is of the essence, or when problems may require guidance and information to facilitate timely care or aid.

The iMobile Care app works best for users who have gone through the various situations and conditions located on the app. VisionSync, Inc. advises users of the app to be familiar with the guide prior to a crisis so they can be better familiar with how all the features work, as well already having some understanding of what care to provide depending on the situation or condition.

For more information
Website: www.imobilecare.com

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Photosensitive Epilepsy Analysis Tool (PEAT)

Photosensitive seizures can be provoked by certain types of flashing in web or computer content, including mouseovers that cause large areas of the screen to rapidly flash on and off repeatedly. The Trace Center's Photosensitive Epilepsy Analysis Tool (PEAT) is a free, downloadable resource for developers to identify seizure risks in their web content and software. The evaluation used by PEAT is based on an analysis engine developed specifically for web and computer applications.

PEAT can help authors determine whether animations or video in their content are likely to cause seizures. Not all content needs to be evaluated by PEAT, but content that contains video or animation should be tested, especially if that content contains flashing or rapid transitions between light and dark background colours.

For more information
Website: http://trace.wisc.edu/

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Seizure Tracker

 

This is a website dedicated to providing patients and doctors with free comprehensive tools to help understand the relationship between seizure activity and antiepileptic medications.

Our hope is that this website will empower people with epilepsy to become active leaders in their own treatment, working hand-in-hand with doctors. The easy-to-use tools found at SeizureTracker.com allow patients to create personalized reports of logged seizure activity and medication history that can be easily shared with their medical team.

The reports generated by SeizureTracker.com become a valuable communication aid when meeting with doctors because all the necessary information is in one brief report. With a simple keystroke, you can customize a report to outline any talking points you may have.

Log and track seizure activity, appointments, and medication schedules through a simple calendar interface from your computer or mobile phone.

Download printable seizure logs that correspond to the website. 
Customized reports which include graphs comparing seizure activity and medication dosages.

For more information
Website: www.seizuretracker.com

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Ketogenic Menu Organiser

KMO-Home: is software used by the carers of people on the Ketogenic Diet.  It helps with the organisation of the menu and the calculation of fats and calories.

KMO-Home is a feature rich application with:

• Menu Choice: is a feature that can recall menus created in the past. When the diet has been fine tuned, menu choice will automatically update the menus so it will be in accordance with the new variables.
• Make / Edit Menu: is a feature where ingredients are selected and menus are created, calculated, ingredients are substituted 
• Add Food: is a feature where the user adds ingredients to the existing database, by entering the name and the nutritional information. 
• Stock Food: is a feature allowing the user to create unbalanced food to be used as an ingredient in the menu calculation. 
• Scheduler: is a feature where the menus are arranged for one week ahead. 
• WWW: is an internet viewer, allowing the user to exchange menus, seek help and it will keep the user up-to-date with the ketogenic news 

KMO-Home has a trial period for the length of time that is required to ascertain if the diet is working.

This software was written by users, it was created out of a need and although never intended to be a commercial venture, due to the demand for a better and easier way to manage the ketogenic diet, it became commercially available.

Ketogenic Menu Organiser-Professional KMO-Pro. is software used by the physician or dietician to control the administering of the Ketogenic Diet. KMO-Pro is the same as KMO-Home; however, it is used to cater for multiple patients.

It is and has been common practice to start the Ketogenic diet in a hospital, so a close eye can be held on the welfare of the patient.  An unknown, underlying condition could surface requiring medical intervention during this start-up period.

In the past when ketosis had been established, keto-acidosis was a problem.  This occurred presumably when the variables had not been set correct or when the diet was not calculated correctly.

For more information
Website: http://ketosoft.com/

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Seizure Diary Software

Doctors are rarely with a patient when they have a seizure. As a result, they rely on the patient to provide information about their seizure activity. The more detailed that information is, the better doctors are at applying the appropriate seizure treatment.

That is where EpiTrax comes in. EpiTrax is an advanced seizure diary software program designed to track and analyse every pertinent detail surrounding your seizures, your medication and your possible seizure triggers. EpiTrax not only lets you record all of your seizure information, it provides you with detailed reports about your seizures that you can print and share with their doctors.

The powerful reporting in EpiTrax helps you easily search for trends in seizure activity or determine whether certain activities or events may be causing seizures, such as sleep, diet, medication changes, mood and more.

Print all the information you record and take it to your doctor’s appointment in easy–to–read reports, spreadsheets or HTML documents. Keep your seizure information in one place, where it’s easy to find, rather than having multiple notebooks with information.

Armed with this information, you and your doctor can then determine the best treatment for your long–term care.

For more information
Website: http://www.neomedsoft.com/index.php  

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General Products

Seizure Diary

 

This compact (9cm x 15cm) seizure diary is small enough to carry with you in your pocket or handbag and provides tables where you can record the date, time, length and comments regarding each seizure. This diary is a useful tool to track your seizures and to use in discussions with your doctor.

To order please call Epilepsy Action Australia on 1300 37 45 37 or email epilepsy@epilepsy.org.au

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Shirataki Noodles

This miracle noodle food is called Shirataki noodle. It’s probably the only true negative calorie food because it fills you up without increasing calorie consumption yet requires energy to move it along the digestive tract. When substituted for conventional noodles it actively decreases calorie consumption per meal.

So what are Miracle (Shirataki) noodles?

Shirataki noodles are noodles made from Glucomannan which is 100% soluble fibre. Miracle noodles;

• Contain no fat, sugar, or starch.
• Have no carbohydrates or calories.
• Are wheat & gluten free and kosher.
• Absorb the flavours of any soup, dish, or sauce.
• Dont require cooking, just rinse and add them to your favourite dish.
• Are available in a variety of styles.
• Provide beneficial effects for those who suffer Type II Diabetes, Constipation, Obesity, and Cholesterol issues.

Miracle Noodle products may be a saviour for families struggling to provide variety for their children within the limits of the ketogenic diet. This brand offers rice and the most popular pasta types including angel hair, fettuccini, lasagne and penne, with each 75 gram bag containing 100% fibre, virtually no carbohydrates, and 0% sugar, fat and protein.

For more information
Website: http://www.miraclenoodle.com/australia.html

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A-Z of Health Guide and Products

This site provides a vast range of health information related to natural products and various health conditions, and disease prevention. There is also a drug interaction guide which can check drug interactions with various natural therapies.

They sell many products ranging from vitamins, foods, baby care, hair care, homeopathic remedies and gift ideas.

They offer:

• Ethical & Affordable Products
• Surprise Gift With Every Order
• Free Phone Support 1300 363 170
• Super Low Delivery Charge From $7.95
• Free Shipping over $100 Australia wide

For more information
Website: https://www.inspiredwellbeing.com/store/

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Sunglasses

For some people with photosensitive epilepsy, polarised sunglasses can help reduce the risk of triggering seizures from sunlight. Cancer Council Australia sell a considerable range of sunglasses that could assist people with photosensitive epilepsy

Their new range of 2010/11 Sun Smart products are smart, long lasting, affordable and based on cutting edge research.

Profits from retail activity support melanoma research projects. Every time you buy from the Cancer Council, you help the fight against cancer. To ensure your generosity makes a difference they spend less than nine cents in every dollar on administration - the rest funds life saving cancer research and services. So when you make your purchase please consider adding a donation to help the fight.

For more information
Phone: 1300 760 535
Website: http://shop.cancercouncil.com.au/default.aspx

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