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Subject: National Epilepsy Month; Hepatitis C; Herpes; and Trauma's
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  November 9, 2004Health NewsletterOnline Version



Living with seizures is a challenge for anyone with epilepsy, but it
poses particular problems for women and girls. In observation of
National Epilepsy Month, this week we highlight a feature about epilepsy
in women.

Also: Uncovering hepatitis C, making herpes treatment decisions and
identifying PTSD.




Unique Concerns for Women and Girls with Epilepsy
Hormones have the power to take men and women of all ages on emotional
and physiological rollercoasters that, at times, they'd like to get off.
Epilepsy adds a number of twists and turns to this ride. Learn about the
impact of epilepsy and its treatment on the reproductive health of women
and girls.
-->Read Article


Hepatitis C: Are You a Silent Carrier?
Hepatitis C is called a silent epidemic because many people are unaware
they carry this virus of the liver. But experts say hepatitis C is a
public health threat on par with HIV.
-->View Program


Herpes: To Suppress or Not to Suppress
Anyone infected with genital herpes will have the virus for the rest of
his or her life. So one of the major goals when living with herpes is to
lead a healthy sexual life yet not spread the virus to someone else.
Experts say that selecting a treatment approach is a personal decision.
-->Read Article


Trauma's Aftermath: Coping with PTSD
In an era where the threat of terrorism looms over daily life,
post-traumatic stress disorder has become as much a part of our language
as WMD. This condition, which is known as PTSD, is a reaction that can
occur following any kind of traumatic event or series of events.
-->Read Article







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