Epilepsy
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that is characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. Seizures are transient signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal, excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain.
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As Use of Herbal Remedies Soars, Patients Taking These and Cardiovascular Medications May be at Heightened Risk of Dangerous, Potentially Life-Threatening Interactions
"Many people have a false sense of security about these herbal products because they are seen as 'natural,'" said Arshad Jahangir, M.D.,...
New Technique to Pinpoint Seizure Location and Improve Surgical Outcomes
Epilepsy is a disorder characterized by the occurrence of two or more seizures, and it affects more than 3 million Americans. "About 10 percent...
Topiramate-induced psychosis in two members of the one family: a case report
Introduction Topiramate is a relatively new anti-epileptic drug. There is increasing interest in its use in a wide range of applications and...
Mayo Clinic Researchers Show Brain Waves Can "Write" on a Computer in Early Tests
Researchers say these findings, presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the American Epilepsy Society, represent concrete progress toward a ...
Seizure Semiology, Neurotransmitter Receptors and Cellular-stress Responses in Pentylenetetrazole Models of Epilepsy
Epilepsy affects about 1% of the human population at some point during their life. The causes of human epilepsies are diverse, ranging from defects...
Medical Guidelines
To offer evidence-based and best practice advice on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the epilepsies in children and adults in primary and secondary care
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To provide guidelines to ensure maximum safety and effectiveness when the risk/benefit ratio is in favor of the use of felbamate...
