Epilepsy Support Conference at NYU Medical Center – January 29, 2002

There will be another Free conference at NYU Medical Center in New York City at 550 Fifth Avenue-near 32nd Street. It will focus on help and support for family and friends. Basic diagnosis,myths,First Aid, Support of the patient, warning signs, medication side effects etc. A more detailed program follows. I'll be there, hope to meet some of you.

5:15-5:40   Registration,refreshments and booths.

5:45-6:15   Epilepsy Basics-Dr.orrin Devinsky,MD

                 Diagnosis,Types, facts & myths

6:15-6:40   First Aid for seizures- Barbara Clayton,RN

6:45-7:10   After a seizure-Dr.Daniel Luciano,MD

                 How to support, including driving and safety

7:15-7:40   Prior Warning Signs-Dr.Lorna Myers,Ph.D.

                 Depression,stressors

                 Medication Side Effects-Dr.Kenneth Alper,MD

7:45-8:15   Questions & Answers

                 Panel, Dr.Myers,Dr.Alper,Barbara Clayton,RN,Dr.luciano

RSVP: tel.# 212-799-2080 or Fax 212-799-2331 before Jan. 26