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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1981

Page

12

Ricky’s skin disease baby born with blistered skin

Ricky Tummillo, born with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, survived despite dire early warnings. His mother Karen Tummillo recalls wounds from incubator restraint and constant teasing from peers. Ricky attends a sixth grade special education class, living with his mother and stepfather Frank, as she advocates for awareness.

Associated Press Chicago (Ap Ricky Karen Tummillo Mrs. Tummillo Niles Mich University of Michigan Hospital Ann Arbor Timmillo Riky Tony

Four-Year Seizure-Free Window May End Epilepsy Drugs

Johns Hopkins researchers report that epileptic children who remain seizure-free for four years may safely stop anticonvulsant treatment. In a study of 68 patients, about 70 percent stayed seizure-free after withdrawal, with relapse higher in mentally retarded children or those with early seizures, abnormal EEGs, or many generalized seizures before control. Potential savings include reduced medication and medical followups, though careful selection is essential.

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