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Astronaut Edgar Mitchell Claims Alien Cover-up

Dr. Edgar Mitchell is a veteran of the Apollo 14 mission and he was the sixth man to walk on the Moon. Dr. Mitchell also insists that aliens have visited Earth and that governments are actively covering it up. "I happen to have been privileged enough to be in on the fact that we've been visited on this planet and the UFO phenomena is real," Dr Mitchell said. "It's been well covered up by all our governments for the last 60 years or so, but slowly it's leaked out and some of us have been privileged to have been briefed on some of it. "I've been in military and intelligence circles, who know that beneath the surface of what has been public knowledge, yes - we have been visited. Reading the papers recently, it's been happening quite a bit." Dr Mitchell, who has a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering and a Doctor of Science degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics claimed Roswell was real and similar alien visits continue to be investigated. He told the astonished Kerrang! radio host Nick Margerrison: "This is really starting to open up. I think we're headed for real disclosure and some serious organisations are moving in that direction." NASA issued a quick denial. In a statement, a spokesman said: "NASA does not track UFOs. NASA is not involved in any sort of cover up about alien life on this planet or anywhere in the universe. "Dr Mitchell is a great American, but we do not share his opinions on this issue." If Dr. Mitchell is correct about a cover-up than this is exactly the type of denial one would expect NASA to make. You can listen to the interview with Dr. Mitchell where he discusses the UFO phenomena here. Permalink | Recent Headlines | News Feeds Read more…

Once-a-day Epilepsy Drug Is Effective For Partial Seizures, Study Suggests

17.10.2007 08:41 Science - Source: ScienceDaily Headlines

Science Daily — The epilepsy drug lamotrigine is effective in controlling partial seizures when taken once a day as an added therapy, according to a study published in the October 16, 2007, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

"These results are important because maintaining stable blood levels of epilepsy drugs and good control of seizures depends on people taking their medications reliably and consistently," said study author Dean Naritoku, MD, of Southern Illinois University in Springfield and member of the American Academy of Neurology. "The more often people have to remember to take their medication each day, the more likely they are to miss a dose. Once-a-day dosing is more convenient for patients."

The study involved 239 people from the United States and several other countries. Participants were age 13 and older with partial seizures not fully controlled by medication. Some of the participants also had secondary generalized seizures. The participants were already taking one to two epilepsy medications; lamotrigine was added to their therapy. They received either lamotrigine in an extended-release formula or placebo for 19 weeks.

Those taking lamotrigine as an added therapy had 46 percent fewer partial seizures during the study, compared to 24 percent fewer for those taking a placebo. In addition, 42 percent of those taking lamotrigine as an added therapy reduced their seizure frequently by at least half by the end of the study, compared to 24 percent of those taking a placebo.

"This new once daily medication may be an important option for people with epilepsy that could significantly increase their compliance with prescribed treatment," said Naritoku.

The most common side effects were headache, which was experienced by 17 percent of those taking lamotrigine and 15 percent of those taking placebo, and dizziness, which was experienced by 18 percent of those taking lamotrigine and five percent of those taking placebo.

The study was sponsored and conducted by GlaxoSmithKline.

Note: This story has been adapted from material provided by American Academy of Neurology.