Mar. 23 -- THURSDAY, Jan. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Adults with epilepsy who have failed other treatments may be able to dramatically reduce their number of seizures by following a modified Atkins-like ...
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders, affecting 3.4 million Americans or 1 in 26 over a lifetime. The hallmark of epilepsy is seizures caused by abnormal bursts of electrical ...
ATLANTA — Depression shapes the course of epilepsy at multiple stages — raising the risk of developing the disorder by about twofold and, once epilepsy is present, increases the chance of early ...
The unpredictable, debilitating nature of a seizure can be frightening, for both the person experiencing it and anyone watching nearby. In that moment, control often slips away as muscles stiffen, ...
When you replace an older cell phone or TV with a new high-resolution device, the visuals can be strikingly different—all of ...
“It’s all about the brain,” said Jennifer DeWolfe, D.O., professor in the UAB Department of Neurology. “Seizure manifestations are stereotyped, so the same symptoms occur with each seizure that ...
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has released its first guideline for the management of functional seizures, providing clinicians with timely recommendations on treating the commonly ...
Hormonal birth control does not cause seizure conditions. However, some research suggests it may increase seizure risk in people with epilepsy or other seizure disorders. This can happen due to ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The model expedites access to specialists after a first seizure. The mean time between the referral and the ...