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.
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...
Surgical treatment of epilepsy: what is it and when is it used?
Epilepsy is typically treated with medication, but in certain situations medication alone is not enough and more invasive treatment may be required. Various surgical interventions are sometimes used...
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...
Hypertension, diabetes and smoking and the risk of epilepsy
Risk factors for epilepsy include head trauma, cancer and infections of the central nervous system. However, it appears that a number of modifiable factors - such as cigarette smoking - may also...
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.
Epileptic seizures and epilepsy - types, medical classification
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 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...
Epilepsy treated with resin acids
Resin acids may prove helpful in treating epilepsy in humans. The results of studies on mouse neurons are now known.
West syndrome - one form of epilepsy
Epilepsy is a disease in which we have recurrent, recurring seizures (abnormalities in the cerebral cortex associated with abnormal bioelectrical discharges).
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...
Carbamazepine during pregnancy - can it be used?
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...
