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Epilepsy

Fits or convulsions or Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent, involuntary seizures and is described as a chronic neurological disorder

Researchers Scale to assess the Severity of Epilepsy in Kids

Researchers Scale to assess the Severity of Epilepsy in Kids

Epilepsy in kids is almost a nightmare to their respective parents, that too when it is resistant to the treatment. Researchers identified three

General Anesthesia Safe For Children On Ketogenic Diet Suffering From Epilepsy

General Anesthesia Safe For Children On Ketogenic Diet Suffering From Epilepsy

Epileptic children have always been ostracized as children of a lesser God. The physical, mental, moral and social ramifications of these hapless

Epileptic Seizures Can Be Due to Heart Problem

Epileptic Seizures Can Be Due to Heart Problem

British researchers have said that Many people thought to have epilepsy may have a heart problem instead. In a study, researchers closely examined

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The Central nervous system consists of the brain, the spinal cord, and the body's nerve network. This complex system is based on one kind of cell the neurons.

Epilepsy and Slides - Animation

Epilepsy and Slides - Animation

Epilepsy is a medical condition where the brain cells fire abnormal electrical signals that physically manifests as a 'Seizure'. There should be two or more seizures before the term epilepsy should be used.

Von Recklinghausen's Disease

Von Recklinghausen's Disease

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Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome

Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome

Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome is observed in infants and older children. To date, defects in 6 genes are known to cause the syndrome. Irritability, erratic sleep, and fever are some symptoms.

Quiz on Antiepileptic Medications

Quiz on Antiepileptic Medications

Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) also known as anti-seizure drugs or anticonvulsants are a group of pharmacological agents used in treatment of epileptic seizures. 1 in 7 people with epilepsy could have their seizures completely controlled with the use ...

Cavernous Malformation

Cavernous Malformation

Cavernous malformations are malformations in blood vessels that can cause neurological disorders when present in the brain or spine.

Sleep Disorders Associated with Epilepsy

Sleep Disorders Associated with Epilepsy

Epilepsy and sleep disorders have a profound effect on each other. Epileptic seizures can disturb sleep; sleep disorders like sleep apnea, RLS can aggravate seizures.

Epilepsy During Pregnancy

Epilepsy During Pregnancy

Seizures or epilepsy during pregnancy can be fatal for both the mother and child and needs urgent medical intervention. The reasons are often unknown.

Dravet Syndrome

Dravet Syndrome

The result of a rare genetic mutation, Dravet syndrome is an unusual case of epilepsy in children.

Absence Seizure

Absence Seizure

Absence seizure (petit mal epilepsy) involves sudden lapse in consciousness and staring blankly into space, the episodes lasting less than 15 seconds.

Video-EEG Monitoring Test

Video-EEG Monitoring Test

Video-electroencephalography monitoring is a diagnostic technique that records the electrical activity of the brain during seizures for a prolonged period.

Top 10 Health Benefits of Water Hyssop (Bacopa Monnieri)

Top 10 Health Benefits of Water Hyssop (Bacopa Monnieri)

Explore the various health advantages of Bacopa Monnieri. All parts of this medicinal herb can be used for therapeutic benefits.