Epilepsy associated with poor brain health
Epilepsy is associated with poor brain health, with a consistent deleterious effect seen on cognitive and motor function and mental health, according to a study published online Dec. 31 in…
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Epilepsy in Children Linked to Lower Quality of Life and Caregiver Strain
Disability is a significant risk factor for lower quality of life (QOL) and increased caregiver burden among children with epilepsy and their caregivers, according to a study published in the…
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Latest Findings on Epilepsy and Pregnancy Are Not Reaching Clinical Practice
The report highlights that the medical community needs to improve how it keeps health care providers updated on new research and translates scientific findings into effective, evidence-based practices that empower…
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All about seizure clusters, or acute repetitive seizures
Seizure clusters are multiple seizures that occur close together in a relatively short time. People need prompt treatment with rescue medication to prevent seizure clusters from progressing. Read the article.
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation That Targets the Cerebellum May Help Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) targeting the cerebellum may reduce seizure frequency in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), according to a small, randomized, controlled crossover trial that involved alternating participants between…
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New Treatments for Epilepsy: What the Nation’s Warriors Need to Know
Epilepsy, the neurological disorder characterized recurring, unprovoked seizures, “can be a career killer” for those in the military, Nam admits. “That’s why it’s important that we get the diagnosis right.”…
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