Epilepsy (46 contents)
Epileptic syndromes are the most common variants of epilepsy and their classification is based on differences in the diagnosis of the cause that triggered the condition. Epilepsy can occur at any age.
The primary treatment of epilepsy is pharmacotherapy. Patients may be prescribed a number of different drugs - the choice of which one to take depends primarily on the type of seizure they have, but...
Both brain aneurysm and epilepsy represent a highly significant and population-threatening medical problem. Making the right diagnosis is crucial for each patient and, as global research shows,...
Epilepsy is a condition affecting around 65 million people worldwide, of which 70% of its cases respond well to treatment and 30% are drug-resistant. Treatment to date has focused on blocking brain...
Medical cannabis is a substance that has both supporters and opponents. Its effects on the human body have been known for many centuries and it undoubtedly has an impact on human functioning. Its...
One of the basic tests used in neurology is electroencephalography (EEG). Individual cells, which belong to the nervous system, communicate with each other by means of electrical impulses and during...
Epilepsy is a chronic condition characterised by repetitive symptoms, which are referred to as seizures. The name suggests that the symptoms of epilepsy appear suddenly, unexpectedly to the patient...
Studies and observations of patients with epilepsy following the ketogenic diet are ongoing.
Epilepsy or ep ilepsy is a common neurological disorder. It affects patients of all ages, and can appear as early as newborn babies. It is very common in children, adolescents and the elderly. It is...
Epilepsy is a disease that can already occur in newborn babies. Its characteristic symptom is recurrent seizures. These are caused by abnormal brain activity, specifically discharges within the...
Resin acids may prove helpful in treating epilepsy in humans. The results of studies on mouse neurons are now known.
Epilepsy is a disease in which we have recurrent, recurring seizures (abnormalities in the cerebral cortex associated with abnormal bioelectrical discharges).
An epileptic seizure is caused by abnormal electrical discharges of the neurons (nerve cells) of the brain. One seizure is not yet indicative of epilepsy - at least two seizures are required for a...
Physical activity is extremely important for school-age children. It improves well-being, relieves negative emotions, prevents overweight and improves contact with peers.
Drug resistance is a growing problem in modern medicine. It affects virtually every clinical discipline, although it is most often mentioned in the treatment of infections and anticancer therapy. In...
Carbamazepine, especially in low doses, is one of the safer anti-epileptic drugs to use during pregnancy. Developmental defects can also occur in a certain percentage of healthy women, affecting...
Carbamazepine, especially in low doses, is one of the safer anti-epileptic drugs to use during pregnancy. Developmental defects can also occur in a certain percentage of healthy women, affecting...
Epilepsy originating in the temporal lobes, known as temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) for short, was defined in 1985 by the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE-The International League Against...
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder associated with the occurrence of convulsive seizures that can endanger pregnancy.