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• A Dose of Electricity: A Promising Treatment for Lupus Pain

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• Can Certain Lifestyle Choices Influence the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis?

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• Improving Sleep Apnea Symptoms May Benefit Epilepsy Patients

  Epilepsy affects approximately 0.5-1 percent of the population. It is a disease characterized by involuntary movements or seizures. Although numerous drugs have been introduced to treat epilepsy over the last few decades, almost one-third of those living with epilepsy do not benefit from these...