Atmospheric electricity and epilepsy
2009-06-11 15:22:00 Our son (14) suffers from epilepsy along with his other handicaps. We notice that prior to rains or snowfall he is restless. Even his sleep pattern is disturbed. We suspect that atmospheric electricity affects his body electricity, hence his brain. Does anyone know of any studies in this subject? Do
Prince Has Epilepsy
2009-04-28 21:19:00 In an interview Monday, pop icon, Prince, revealed for the first time that he has the neurological disorder, epilepsy. The singer told PBS’s Tavis Smiley, “I’ve never spoken about...
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Popular Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise For Alzheimer's Disease
2008-10-28 02:22:00 Valproic acid, used in the treatment of epilepsy and other neurological and psycho-neurological disorders, has been found to improve memory and reduce brain lesions in mice with Alzheimer's symptoms.
Van Gogh
2008-09-02 04:39:00 “Van Gogh wasn”t as crazy as people thought he was, he suffered from epilepsy which, at the time, was extremely misunderstood.” [wikipedia]
By: Factsbuffet.com
Mothers with epilepsy, mothers with epilepsy taking valproate and autism a
2008-05-31 19:58:00 May 2006, Vol 96, No. 5 | American Journal of Public Health 862-866© 2006 American Public Health AssociationDOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2005.066324 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------RESEARCH AND PRACTICE Paternal Age as a Risk Factor for Low Birthweight Nancy E. Reichman, PhD and Julien O. Teitler, PhD Nancy E. Reichman is with the Department of Pediatrics, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Brunswick. Julien O. Teitler is with the School of Social Work, Columbia University, New York, NY. Correspondence: Requests for reprints should be sent to Nancy E. Reichman, PhD, Department of Pediatrics, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 97 Paterson St, Room 435, New Brunswick, NJ 08903 (e-mail: nancy.reichman@umdnj.edu).Objec-tives. We examined associations between paternal age and low birth-weight in the US urban population. Methods. Using a population-based sample of 4621 births, we used multiple l...
Epilepsy Hacks
2008-05-08 15:51:00 Computer attacks typically don’t inflict physical pain on their victims. But in a rare example of an attack apparently motivated by malice rather than money, hackers recently bombarded the Epilepsy Foundation’s Web site with hundreds of pictures and links to pages with rapidly flashing images. The breach triggered severe migraines and near-seizure reactions in some site visitors ...
Anonymous attack targets epilepsy sufferers
2008-04-01 01:26:00 Members of internet collective Anonymous have been blamed for an attack on an epilepsy support website -- but many see the incident as a prime example of Scientology's so-called 'Fair Game' tactics.
7chan accuses Cult of Scientology of attacking Epilepsy forum
2008-03-30 18:45:00 From 7chan: I would just like to discuss this nasty business about a terrible raid on a forum for the poor people who suffer from epilepsy. What happened there was terrible, and we feel deeply sorry for those affected. Users of this site did not actually attack those individuals. The Church of Scientology posted numerous threads across ...
Hackers embed flashing animations on epilepsy forum
2008-03-30 18:35:00 Here’s a story sure to break your heart. A group of hackers invaded a support forum that was established by the nonprofit Epilepsy Foundation. They used JavaScript code and messages with flashing animations to assault dozens of visitors who suffer from the disorder. The Foundation learned about the problem within 12 hours of the attack. ...
By: SlipperyBrick
Hackers Assault Epilepsy Patients via Computer [Digg]
2008-03-29 03:14:00 In what might be the first physical attack over the Internet, hackers bombard an epileptic patient forum with images intended to trigger seizures.
Epilepsy and Driving
2008-03-25 04:51:00 It has been a long time since my last post. Apologies for my absence. Things are very busy right now as I am wrapping up my thesis. I was in Manitoba this past weekend at a family gathering. We were talking about heart disease and how some individuals with heart disease can be a real risk on the roads (eg, they could faint from poor blood flow or even have a heart attack behind the wheel). This raised the issue of whether or not people with epilepsy should be allowed to operate a motor vehicle. The laws vary from country to country, but in general if you are diagnosed with epilepsy you lose your permit to operate a motor vehicle until you have been seizure free for a set period of time (usually a year or two). My supervisor often mentions that individuals with epilepsy do show an increased risk of motor vehicle accidents. However, the number of accidents for this group is not nearly as high as the accident numbers for individuals with cardiovascular disease. To top it off, neither o...
The Best Diet for Epilepsy
2008-03-14 00:00:00 Choose the optimal diet Some patients can manage their epilepsy very well with medication; however, others may need surgery. Though many treatments are prone to overstate their effectiveness, the natural treatment of epilepsy has been tested and can reduce epilepsy seizures considerably. The ketogenic diet is well known as an effective diet for epilepsy. Ketosis, ...
Scientists determine structure of brain receptor implicated in epilepsy and
2008-03-10 15:25:00 Scientists funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) have published new research in the journal Molecular Pharmacology identifying the structure of a receptor in the brain implicated in conditions such as epilepsy and pre-menstrual tension. The same receptor has also been reported to be highly sensitive to alcohol. The University of Cambridge team, in collaboration with colleagues at Aston University and the University of Alberta, have determined the arrangement of the constituent parts of an uncommon but important type of GABA receptor in the brain. GABAA receptors in the central nervous system play important roles in the body?s response to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a chemical used by the brain to control certain functions. By understanding how the receptors? sub-units are arranged, scientists may now be able to develop drugs to block or stimulate them, providing hope for sufferers of a range of conditions. Different types of GABAA recepto...
By: science life
Fight epilepsy with the ketogenic diet: you are what you eat
2008-03-09 21:11:00 When people think of the word ?diet? you tend to think of low fat in there somewhere, and sayings like ?you are what you eat? come to mind. The Ketogenic diet would let people eat of bacon and cream cheese instead, but this diet is aimed at combating epilepsy seizures in children who don’t respond ...
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?Run? Gnarls Barkley - Video [Not Suitable For All]
2008-03-09 00:33:00 I totally have to give a health warning along with this video ? and without a hint of sarcasm [TheLostGirl?s Blog]. Mediocre videos are bad for your health. No. Tacky videos with dated special effects are bad for your health. The video below is the banned promo from Gnarls Barkley, that failed The Harding Test, as ...
Diagnosing Epilepsy
2008-03-08 15:38:00 Some of this information has been presented in various posts below, but I wanted to add it here in the context of diagnosing epilepsy.Epilepsy is diagnosed upon having more than one unprovoked seizure. Identifying the type of seizure is critical in deciding the appropriate treatment. It is a good idea to see an epileptologist to increase the likelihood of accurate diagnosis and treatment. Types of EpilepsySymptomatic EpilepsyApproximately 30-40% of patients with epilepsy have “symptomatic” seizures. These are seizures associated with a specific structural abnormality in the brain. Such abnormalities can include tumours, brain injury, infections, scars, and blood vessel malformations (Browne & Holmes, 2001). Symptomatic epilepsies are the hardest to treat and are often drug-resistant (Kwan & Brodie, 2000).Idiopathic EpilepsySixty to seventy percent of patients with epilepsy have “idiopathic” seizures. These are seizures that occur in an apparently normal brain. Idiopathic sei...
Canine Genetics May Help Cure Human Cancer, Diabetes and Epilepsy..
2008-03-04 15:08:00 Have you ever thought that dogs have a lot in common with humans? Well, if you answered yes to that question, you may not be too far off. We may be more like dogs than we think! Why are some dogs great at chasing balls while others are predisposed to lying on your lap? The answer to dog differences is hidden in specific sequences of DNA. Molecular biologists have now completely and successfully sequenced the first dog genome. A genome is the complete blueprint of an organisms DNA molecule sequence. By having a complete map of dog genes we are able to explain what gives dogs their unique set of traits, behaviors, and diseases, and strangely enough it may also help identify human diseases as well! How, you ask?? Well, by understanding how genetics play a role in canine diseases, it could help us humans to devise new treatments for diseases shared by humans. Diseases shared by dogs and humans include Cancer, Diabetes and Epilepsy. A standard poodle, named Shadow, was the first d...
By: Euro Puppy Blog
Canine Genetics May Help Cure Human Cancer, Diabetes and Epilepsy..
2008-03-04 15:08:00 Have you ever thought that dogs have a lot in common with humans? Well, if you answered yes to that question, you may not be too far off. We may be more like dogs than we think! Why are some dogs great at chasing balls while others are predisposed to lying on your lap? The answer to dog differences is hidden in specific sequences of DNA. Molecular biologists have now completely and successfully sequenced the first dog genome. A genome is the complete blueprint of an organisms DNA molecule sequence. By having a complete map of dog genes we are able to explain what gives dogs their unique set of traits, behaviors, and diseases, and strangely enough it may also help identify human diseases as well! How, you ask?? Well, by understanding how genetics play a role in canine diseases, it could help us humans to devise new treatments for diseases shared by humans. Diseases shared by dogs and humans include Cancer, Diabetes and Epilepsy. A standard poodle, named Shadow, was the first d...
Parenting a Child With Epilepsy: Part 2
2008-02-24 00:49:00 We are lucky to have a 2nd post by Kristi, who is the mother of a young boy with epilepsy. Here is "Part 2" of her post on parenting a child with epilepsy.-------We have entered a stage of holding with our son’s epilepsy, which we like to call behaviour management. He is mostly seizure- free, with only break through seizures that we have to worry about. They are predominantly myoclonic jerks, which means they are less dangerous than the drop seizures or tonic clonic seizures he has also experienced. That said, we are now in less of a crisis- management stage, and are trying to maximize his developmental potential during this pre- Kindergarten time. We have self- referred to Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Early Childhood Intervention play therapist, Speech and Language pathologist, etc. We had to self- refer because when we see our neurologist, he remarks that Sam is doing really well. And he is, compared to children having many seizures a day. However, the me...
Sophie Ellis Bextor & Emma Bunton Sketch In Aid Of Epilepsy Action
2008-02-21 00:00:00 Sophie Ellis Bextor and Spice Girl Emma Bunton will be among the celebrities who will be getting their pencils out and drawing a sketch in aid of Epilepsy Action, helping to raise money for the 456,000 epilepsy sufferers in the UK. As part of Nationa
Treating Epilepsy in Adults with Low Carb
2008-02-20 23:08:00 We have all been reminded in the press lately about the benefits of a ketogenic diet in the treatment of children with epilepsy.Well today I just spotted this new abstract for a study on treating Adults with Epilepsy with a modified Atkins diet, which I thought was good to see as you never see it recommended for adults. I thought I'd share here, as I add it to my low carb research page :)A Prospective Study of the Modified Atkins Diet for Intractable Epilepsy in AdultsEric H. Kossoff, Hannah Rowley, Saurabh R. Sinha, and Eileen P. G. ViningPurpose: The ketogenic diet is not typically offered to adults with epilepsy due to the significant lifestyle alterations needed for its use. The modified Atkins diet has been recently demonstrated to be therapeutic for children without the need for an admission, fasting period, weighing of foods, or fluid, calorie, and protein restriction.Methods: A prospective, open-label study was performed of adults over 18 years of age, having at least weekl...
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FDA ISSUES WARNING ABOUT EPILEPSY DRUGS
2008-02-13 13:49:00 Risk of suicidal thoughts found in numerous drugsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that patients who take drugs called antiepileptics to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder, migraine headaches, and other conditions run an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors."We want health care professionals to have the most up to date drug safety information," said Russell Katz, M.D., director of the Division of Neurology Products in FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.An FDA analysis of suicidality reports from placebo-controlled studies of 11 antiepileptic drugs shows that patients taking these drugs have about twice the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (0.43 percent), compared with patients receiving placebo (0.22 percent).Patients who are currently taking antiepileptic medicines should not make any changes without first talking to their health care provider.Health care providers should notify patients, their families, and caregivers of the potential f...
By: ATYOURSERVICE
Parenting a Child with Epilepsy: A Journey
2008-02-10 01:10:00 Today we are lucky to have another guest post. Kristi and her husband are farmers in rural Saskatchewan and proud parents of five wonderful kids. Among her many accomplishments, Kristi instructs a taekwondo club and spends her spare time training for her 5th degree black belt. Three years ago Kristi and her husband learned that their son has epilepsy. It has been a life-changing experience for them and their family. Here is the story of her journey so far. Part 1.Parenting a Child with Epilepsy: A JourneyA parent’s job, by definition, is to love, nurture, protect, care and advocate for their children. As a parent of a child with epilepsy, some of those duties become complicated and out of focus. Of course, we love our son. But now, we also love him with lots of time and energy spent on handling his seizure disorder. We love him with trips to the city for appointments: specialists, therapies, regular check-ups, tests; two hours each way, and of course fries on the way home. We love...
Free Epilepsy ID Cards & Seizure Diaries
2008-02-05 10:45:00 Epilepsy Action offers a range of ID Cards, Seizure Diaries and information, for both children and adults. To order free information from Epilepsy Action: Enter the quantity of the item you would like, then click “add to basket”. Once you’ve finished ordering click, “checkout’ in the top right corner. Click here to visit Epilepsy Action. Thanks Upesh!
Test For Epilepsy Posted By :
2008-02-02 15:02:00 Electroencephalogram (EEG)It is a useful test for the diagnosis of epilepsy, where the report of an eyewitness is not either completely available, or is not available at all. But, in such cases, a word of caution. The EEG must be read very carefully, and the guidance of a specialist must be obtained, so that a ...
FDA Warns Epilepsy Drugs May Raise Suicide Risk (HealthDay)
2008-02-02 00:00:00 SDAY, Jan. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Commonly used antiepileptic drugsmay boost the risk of suicide among patients who use them, the U.S. Foodand Drug Administra
FDA warns of risks from epilepsy drugs
2008-02-01 05:05:00 I got a quite lovely email from Fallingleaf this afternoon bringing the following article to my attention, so I thought I'd share it here (especially since I spent nearly 6 years taking Lamictal, an anticonvulsant initially prescribed to me off-label for bipolar disorder): WASHINGTON - Epilepsy drugs used by millions of people may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior, the Food and Drug Administration warned Thursday in an alert to doctors.The FDA analyzed almost 200 studies of 11 anti-seizure drugs, some that have been on the market for decades. The studies tracked almost 28,000 people given the medications and another 16,000 given dummy pills.Very rarely were suicidal thoughts or behavior reported. Still, the FDA found drug-treated patients did face about twice the risk: 0.43 percent of drug-treated patients experienced suicidal thoughts or behavior, compared with 0.22 percent of placebo-takers.Overall, four people in the drug-treated groups committed suicide, and no...
What are the Unmet Medical Needs for People with Epilepsy?
2008-01-31 18:27:00 I was recently handed this quarter's copy of "The Brain Wave". On page 5 it has quotes from some of North America's top epileptologists. Here are their thoughts in response to the question: "What are the most important unmet medical needs for people with epilepsy?"."Decreasing stigma and creating environments that optimize learning and employment ...""... a drug, device or procedure that will stop seizures in patients with intractable epilepsy. We have many new drugs available, with many favorable properties, yet no real advance in the number of people who become seizure free. Improvement in seizures is good, but seizure freedom is always our goal.""The hidden toll of epilepsy - identifying the side effects of medication.""... comprehensive care and evaluation for the child with epilepsy and other neurological or school difficulties ... Taking care of the child with seizures who also has ADHD, or migraine, or learning difficulties, or mood disorder, or a sleep disorder requires ap...
Leptin and Epilepsy
2008-01-30 17:26:00 In the 1960s, a strain of chronically obese mouse was discovered. A mutated gene was the suspected cause, but the specific gene involved was a mystery. Thirty years later the mice were found to have a genetic mutation that prevented them from producing the hormone leptin. Leptin is important for the control of fat metabolism ...
By: Science Student
Lack of protein may be responsible for deafness, epilepsy in humans
2008-01-25 13:03:00 A study in mice conducted by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco has provided a pathway for exploring the hereditary causes of deafness and epilepsy in humans. In the study, the researchers found that mice genetically engineered to lack a particular protein in the brain had profound deafness and seizures. They said that more broadly, the finding provides an entry point for gaining new insight into the role of glutamate, the chemical messenger carried by the protein. The absent protein is a particular ‘vesicular neurotransmitter transporter,’ a machine within nerve cells that ferries chemical messengers, or ‘neurotransmitters,&rsquo-; from the fluid-filled cytoplasm into vesicles that are positioned at the tips of nerve cells and serve to release neurotransmitters onto neighbouring cells. Transporters and neurotransmitters work as a team to make all neural communication in the brain possible. While the neurotransmi...
By: B4U India
Martial Arts Program for Children with Epilepsy
2008-01-17 06:13:00 16th Jan 2008 by Shelley Narula Psychosocial consequences in children living with epilepsy are significant. Frequent hospitalization, the unpredictability of seizures, and side effects from treatment can lead to increased stress for the child and the entire family. They can lead to child’s negative evaluation of self and can affect the child’s ability to meet his or her potential in both academic and social settings. Researchers conducted a pilot study to assess the effects of a martial arts program on children with epilepsy. A series of 10-week, 1 hour/week Kempo karate form classes were offered to children aged 8-16 years. Quality of life, self-concept, and parental anxiety were assessed through questionnaire measures. The two parental questionnaires issued were the Parental Stress Index Short Form, assessed stress in the parent/child dyad, and the Quality of Life in Childhood Epilepsy inventory, assessed a child’s day-to-day life functioning over five domains of hea...
Who Is At Risk For Epilepsy?
2008-01-17 00:00:00 Almost 2.7 million Americans have been afflicted with epilepsy. That means 9 out of every 1000 Americans have the disorder. Although statistics show that more men are afflicted with epilepsy than women, everybody is susceptible to having epilepsy. It can happen to any body, of any race and at any age. However, people with ...
Epilepsy and Alternative Medicine
2008-01-15 15:52:00 I have asked several friends/colleagues and mentors to help me with blog content this year. So, we'll be having some "guest posters". Today's guest blogger will provide a naturopathic perspective to the treatment of epilepsy.Dr.Sara-Jane White is a Graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She has also received an Honors English Degree from Brescia College at the University of Western Ontario and she has completed her medical school prerequisites at the University of Toronto. For more information on the naturopathic treatment of epilepsy, or if you have questions on Rett Syndrome please see Dr.White's webpage: http://www.natdoc.comEpilepsy and Alternative MedicineThis list is not inclusive but provides information on the more commonly used herbs.Approximately 2-5% of the population will suffer from epilepsy during their lifetime. As there is more patient awareness of complementary and alternative medicine, patients with epilepsy are increasingly turning to herbs ...
FAMOUS PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY
2008-01-13 14:54:00 Leornado Da Vinci (1452–1519)-Tuscan polymath: scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, musician and writer-Nervous shaking and spasms when furious.Martin Luther (1483–1546)- German monk, theologian, and church reformer-In John Osborne's play Luther, his visions are the result of epileptic seizures. Luther had many documented illnesses, but any recurrent attacks were probably due to Ménière’s disease.Joan Of Arc (1412–1431)-15th century saint and national heroine of France-Experienced religious messages through voices and visions which she said others could sometimes experience simultaneously. Some researchers consider the visions to be ecstatic epileptic auras, though more recent research may implicate idiopathic partial epilepsy with auditory features. Epileptic seizures with clear auditory and visual hallucinations are very rare. This, together with the extreme length of her visions, lead some to reject epilepsy a...
My Mommy Has Epilepsy (Kindle Edition)
2007-12-29 04:12:00 My Mommy Has Epilepsy (Kindle Edition)By Stacey Chillemi Buy new: $9.94 First tagged “childrens books” by Stacey Chillemi “Author Stacey Chillemi” Customer tags: mommy, childrens, children, books, childrens books, epilepsy, mom, disability ...
How Epilepsy Affects the Brain and Leads to Memory Loss
2007-12-27 00:00:00 Epilepsy is a form of brain disorder that is characterized by seizures, often recurrent. It is a condition that affects only about 1 person in every 200. It has a tendency to appear in families, although the genes that are supposed to cause epilepsy are still undetermined. On its own, epilepsy can ...
National Walk for Epilepsy
2007-12-18 23:18:00 The 2008 National Walk for EpilepsyMark your calendars- on March 29th, 2008 the Epilepsy Foundation is hosting its 2nd Annual National Walk for Epilepsy. The Walk takes place in Washington, D.C. during a very beautiful time of year, cherry blossom season. Now is a great time to sign up and start raising funds, both to get there yourself and/or to raise money for the Foundation. This is the American Walk for Epilepsy -- I'll discuss below plans for Canada's First National Walk for Epilepsy.Long Overdue- But Better Late Than NeverFinally, a National event to raise awareness and money for epilepsy. Epilepsy is probably one of the oldest known disorders. Pythagoras and Socrates were said to have suffered from seizures. Why is it that only now (2500 years later) we are seeing National Walks and other great fund-raising initiatives for epilepsy? Better late than never though, right? Right.Speaking of "Better Late Than Never"My wife and I attended the 1st Annual National Walk for Epileps...
What is Epilepsy? What is a Seizure?
2007-12-09 18:14:00 Some simplified terms.Neuron: Also called brain cells. These are the basic building blocks of our brain. They signal (both chemically and electrically) to one another, resulting in our behaviors. Behavior: What we do.What is epilepsy? Epilepsy is a disorder characterized by a wide spectrum of seizures. I will describe the seizure types later, but they range from very brief staring spells to the much stereotyped jerking and flexing of the arms and legs. A diagnosis of epilepsy is made after more than one unprovoked seizure. About 1% of the population has epilepsy.What is a seizure? The definition of "seizure" is not completely agreed upon. What we do know is that a seizure consists of a change in brain activity that results in a disruption of our normal behavior. If you give any more detail than that, then people start to argue. Generally speaking, however, people agree that a seizure has elements of "synchrony" and "hyper-excitation". Normally, brain activity is "chaotic". When you...
Why Start a Blog on Epilepsy?
2007-12-09 16:35:00 Welcome to the "Epilepsy in a Nutshell" blog!Why start a blog on Epilepsy? The answer is fairly simple. We are entering a new age in health care where patients (and family/friends of patients) want to empower themselves with information. The flow of knowledge from clinical and basic science realms- especially as it pertains to epilepsy- is not readily accessible. Therefore, the purpose of this blog is to distill and relay important information to those of you living with epilepsy.The title "Epilepsy in a Nutshell" harkens back to my grade 9 science class where my teacher used to tell us "it's all up there in a nutshell grade 9". This was his way of empowering us to use our brains and sort through the problems. The title isn't meant to suggest that epilepsy is a simple subject. On the contrary- there is nothing more challenging than trying to understand how the brain works, or why it isn't working the way we want it to. As you probably already know, there are no easy answers in th...
Ravens cornerback Rolle reveals he has epilepsy
2007-11-21 16:08:00 Baltimore Ravens cornerback Samari Rolle on Wednesday identified the previously undisclosed illness that has caused him to miss six games this season, and hospitalized him for a short time, as epilepsy. Read More: Len Pasquarelli
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Myths about Epilepsy
2007-09-10 00:00:00 It turns out that a lot of people believe in myths about epilepsy and are mistaken as for a correct help to the patients who experience epileptic seizures.
Window On The Brain Cure For Epilepsy
2007-08-31 10:14:00 Action Medical Research has announced that a new MRI scanning technique could mean life-changing curative surgery for more people with epilepsy.The technique helps to pin-point the exact source of seizures in the brain and, where surgery is possible, the area may be removed. This can mean a future that is seizure free for those sufferers whose epilepsy cannot be controlled by drugs.It has detected abnormalities in the brain that may give rise to epilepsy in 29% of patients whose brains appeared normal using conventional MRI scanning.Around 450,000 -2 suffer from epilepsy in the UK, it is the most common serious brain disorder and is characterised by repeated seizures. These seizures are often spontaneous but can be caused by triggers such as lack of sleep, flickering lights or a high feverAction Medical Research has supported the groundbreaking work of Professor John Duncan, Professor of Neurology at University College London, and Medical Director of the National Society for Epileps...
Mahjong 'can cause epilepsy'
2007-08-05 18:18:00 A study by doctors in Hong Kong has concluded that epilepsy can be induced by the Chinese tile game of mahjong.The findings, published in the Hong Kong Medical Journal, were based on 23 cases of people who had suffered mahjong-induced seizures.The report's four authors, from Hong Kong's Queen Mary Hospital, said the best prevention - and cure - was to avoid playing mahjong.The study led the doctors to define mahjong epilepsy as a unique syndrome. The distinctive design of mahjong tiles, and the sound of the tiles crashing onto the table, may contribute to the syndrome.Epileptic seizures can be provoked by a wide variety of triggers, but one cause increasingly evident to researchers is the playing - or even watching - of mahjong.Source: BBCTags: hong kong mahjong epilepsy
By: Fun Distraction
Epilepsy (Seizures)
2007-07-20 14:08:00 Epilepsy is a group of disorders caused by the erratic discharge of neurons (nerve cells) in the brain. Epilepsy is divided into two general categories, general and partial, which in turn are divided into several subtypes. The most common subtypes include generalized, focal/partial, absence, and psychomotor seizures. Febrile seizure is another subtype that usually ...
By: Herbal healing
Epilepsy and depression are comordid diseases; epilepsy doubles the risk of
2007-07-04 16:37:00 <p>It's important to remember that depression can occur separately from <a href="http://www.mydepressionsp-ace.com//http://www.vagusnerves-timulation.com/epilepsy/underst-anding.cfm"><span>epil-epsy</span></a>. However, it may be related to <a href="http://www.vagusnervestim-ulation.com/epilepsy/depression-_relationship.cfm"><span&-gt;epilepsy</span></a&-gt; in several ways. People with epilepsy may be more likely than other people to experience emotional changes.</p><blockquot-e dir="ltr"><p><em>-;In some people, the mood disorder may be associated with the seizure itself. Mood changes may occur before, during or after a seizure. </em><em>In other people, however, mood changes are not related to the timing of a seizure, but relate to where the seizure is coming from in the brain. A seizure that comes from an emotional center in the brain may be more likely to produce a change in mood</em>.</p><.-..
Epilepsy and depression: comordid diseases. Epilepsy doubles the risk of su
2007-07-03 16:41:00 It's important to remember that depression can occur separately from epilepsy. However, it may be related to epilepsy in several ways. People with epilepsy may be more likely than other people to experience emotional changes.In some people, the mood disorder may be associated with the seizure itself. Mood changes may occur before, during or after a seizure. In other people, however, mood changes are not related to the timing of a seizure, but relate to where the seizure is coming from in the brain. A seizure that comes from an emotional center in the brain may be more likely to produce a change in mood.How often seizures happen also plays a role in depression. People who have seizures frequently may be more likely to feel depressed than people who have well-controlled seizures. In some instances, the side effects of treatment, such as use of antiepileptic drugs, may affect mood. If this happens, a change of treatment may help. Lifestyle risk factors are also important in the devel...
Treating Sleep Apnea with Epilepsy
2007-06-22 08:30:00 A person who cannot sleep easily is a reality. Many of us blame the lack of sleep towards a person?s own preference but there are really medical inclinations that can be traced towards why people are living that way. Lack of sleep or sleep apnea is a serious case to ponder upon, especially if people cannot ...
By: SLEEPzine
Ugliest Olympic Logo and Epilepsy Attack
2007-06-07 02:20:00 WARNING: This post maybe hazardous to your health !! How on earth does a logo cause epilepsy attack? That logo has to be so fucking ugly that it can trigger an epilepsy attack. I came across this entry of the ugliest Olympic logo by my friend and I just ignored it. I didn?t actually care ...
Epilepsy..........The Chronic Seizure Disorder
2007-05-31 01:49:00 There has always been a sort of stigma about Epilepsy and seizures, dating far back into our history. People thought that patients experienceing seizures were possesed. It is the their lack of understanding that leads them to this belief, like all other things. Seizure can be cuased by many things. For the people suffering from them the cause is not as important as a cure or treatment. I know this from a very personal level, as I too have Epilepsy. I am one of the most fortunate, my seizure disorder is very controlable. I take medication that allows me to work and function at a very high level. This is certainly not the case for everyone. The Epilepsy Foundation is continually doing research to find better ways to help thoose who need it. One of the leaders in reaserch is Shands at Jacksonville, FL. When my mother , who was working for the epilepsy fondation of Brevard County, in Florida went to Shands to see there research she was amazed at the progress and the knowledge they had a...
Diabetes and epilepsy! Roadblocks or open doors for life insurance?
2007-04-05 00:00:00 If I were speaking to an auditorium full of people, a specially selected audience, all of whom had type 1 or type 2 diabetes, or epilepsy, and I asked for a show of hands for everyone who had tried to buy life insurance since their diagnosis, likely I would see a large majority of hands ... |
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