WHAT's NEW?

	Just My Opinion: Thoughts From the Editorial Board Joseph Sirven talks about Spring and the promise for the delivery of new treatment for individuals who suffer with epilepsy.
	New CDC funding opportunities for epilepsy research in 2010 Get more information here
	DOD Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program FY10 Program Announcements Released Get more information here
	New Grant Opportunity Submit your Letter of Intent by March 12th
	Lamictal®XR Approved by FDA FDA Approval for primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
	An Oldie But Goodie for Absence Epilepsy A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that ethosuximide (Zarontin®) had the overall best balance of efficacy and side effects.
	My Epilepsy Diary Dr. Robert Fisher reviews My Epilepsy Diary.
	Online Continuing Medical Education Course Medication Compliance
	CDC Highlights H1N1 Risks Read about it here
	Bad Bargain: The Dangers of Generic Drugs; All of us want cheaper medicine—but not if it costs us our health Read the article now

Hallway Conversations

	Hallway Conversation with Michael Sperling, MD, Baldwin Keyes Professor of Neurology, Director, Jefferson Comprehensive Epilepsy Center Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA about Surgery for Seizures. Go here to listen
	Hallway Conversation with David Ficker, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Cincinnati Medical Center about Choosing an a Seizure Medication. Go here to listen
	Hallway Conversation with Warren Lammert, Chairman, Epilepsy Therapy Project and Joyce Cramer, President, Epilepsy Therapy Project about the 2010 Epilepsy Pipeline Update Conference. Go here to listen

News

	Dr. Robert Fisher gives an AED summary. Read more here
	Keto News Update by Dr. Eric Kossoff Dr. Kossoff reports on the top 10 Ketogenic Diet articles of 2009
	Valproate (Depakote) Linked to Lower IQs in Babies AAN & AES New Guidelines Focus on Women with Epilepsy and Pregnancy A study links valproate taken during pregnancy to lower IQs in children.

KEEPING YOU INFORMED

The Epilepsy Therapy Project

Message From Our President, Joyce Cramer The 2010 Epilepsy Pipeline Conference was a success. Read the Review of it here.

Roundtable Webcasts

Tolerability of Antiepileptic Drugs in Children, Adults, Elderly A Roundtable discussion webcast hosted by Joyce Cramer, President of the ETP featuring discussion with Richard Mattson, MD, Scott Mintzer, MD and James Wheless, MD.

Cognition Across the Lifespan: Antiepileptic Drugs, Epilepsy, or Both? A Roundtable discussion webcast hosted by Joyce Cramer, President of the ETP featuring discussion with Bruce Hermann, PhD, Kimford Meador, MD and William Gaillard, MD.

CME Credit Activity

Articles and Videos

Resource Library

• Helpful information on Dravet's Syndrome
• Epilepsy Medical Journal Links
• Newly Published Epilepsy Related Books
• AES Epilepsy Textbook: An Introduction to Epilepsy Edited by Edward B. Bromfield, Jose E. Cavazos, Joseph I. Sirven
• Our Latest Pubmed Journal Articles
• Epilepsy Links: Annotated List of 40 Links to Other Sites
• Managing AED Treatment: A Series of Algorithms to Help Support Your Treatment Decisions
• Medical Books from Elsevier Health

EPILEPSY NEWS

Hallway Conversations: Interview with Dr. Ruth Ottman
Epilepsy Talk Radio
April 07-April 07, 2010

EILAT X
Eilat, Israel
April 25-April 29, 2010

Epilepsy & Depressive Disorders conference
Chicago, IL
September 12-September 13, 2010

For Your Patients

	Epilepsy: Insights & Strategies Read a unique journal written by people with epilepsy and their families. Read it here.
	Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation The Epilepsy Therapy Project has supported research on Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation, a possible alternative to vagus nerve stimulation.. See about it here.
	My Epilepsy Diary New features include the ability to enter any numbers of seizures, or seizure clusters for a day. Graphs of the seizures have improved. A new section allows organization of your overall medical history for your doctor.. Learn more here.