Periodic and paroxysmal disorders (44 contents)
Epilepsy (39 contents)
CBD and epilepsy: new research
CBD oil is a supplement that is effective for many ailments. Recent studies indicate that it also works for epilepsy caused by Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndromes.
The ketogenic diet - find out its pros and cons!
The ketogenic diet changes the way you eat by replacing carbohydrates with fats. What are the pros and cons of the ketogenic diet? Is this type of diet safe?
Epileptic syndromes in children and adults: classification and origin
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.
Dravet syndrome - symptoms, treatment, prognosis
DravetSyndrome (DS) is classified as a very rare genetic condition. It was first described in the literature in the 1970s. What are the symptoms of the disease and prognosis?
Anti-epileptic drugs and their possible side effects
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...
Breakthrough in the diagnosis of brain aneurysm and epilepsy
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,...
New molecules for the treatment of epilepsy
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...
Movement and physical activity in the rehabilitation of children with epilepsy, part 2
Epilepsy is a disease that has been known for centuries, at first seen in terms of possession because of the symptoms it caused. However, it had already been discovered by Hippocrates that the...
Movement and physical activity in the rehabilitation of children with epilepsy, part 1
Epilepsy is a disease that has been known for centuries, at first seen in terms of possession because of the symptoms it caused. However, it had already been discovered by Hippocrates that the...
Electroencephalography (EEG): what is worth knowing about this test?
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...
Flu vaccination does NOT increase the risk of epilepsy in children
Vaccination is constantly a controversial topic - its opponents postulate that vaccines are dangerous for children because they can cause various side effects. Fortunately, however, publications are...
Epilepsy - a compendium of knowledge about epilepsy
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...
The ketogenic diet and epilepsy
Studies and observations of patients with epilepsy following the ketogenic diet are ongoing.
Epilepsy in newborn babies - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
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...
Narcolepsy - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Narcolepsy is defined as a syndrome whose aetiology is as yet not well understood. It is currently considered to be a neurological syndrome, although research into the influence of genes on its...
Living with epilepsy
Epilepsy is a disease that has been with mankind since time immemorial. Its unknown origin, its paroxysmal occurrence and its characteristic symptoms have caused the condition to evoke extreme...
Epileptic in the gym
Physical activity is extremely important for school-age children. It improves well-being, relieves negative emotions, prevents overweight and improves contact with peers.
Electroencephalographic (EEG) examination in children
TheEEG test is often ordered for children with suspected various neurological conditions. Aimed at parents, this article presents basic information about the EEG test, with particular emphasis on the...
New opportunities to combat drug resistance in epilepsy
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...
Vitamin K - can a newborn receive it orally?
Vitamin K is routinely given to every newborn baby, including those born prematurely and with low birth weight.
Temporal lobe epilepsy - a look at the pathological basis of the condition
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...
