The curious case of a nine-year-old girl suffering an epileptic attack due to the application of mehendi has made it to the latest edition of Clinical Neurophysiology. The case was reported in Delhi’s Sir Gangaram Hospital. The nine-year-old suffered her first convulsion after applying mehendi to her hands two years back. The convulsion lasted for […]
February 10, 2023 | Childhood Epilepsy, Epilepsy, Epilepsy in children, Human Interest Epilepsy, Neurology, News, Prevention, Seizures
Many people with conditions like multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, or stroke experience depression. A Danish study in 2016 of stroke survivors found that more than half developed depression within the first three months, and 25 percent were diagnosed with depression two years later. Similar statistics have been reported for other […]
February 03, 2023 | Depression, Epilepsy, Neurology, News, Prevention
Epilepsy triggers are what set off seizures. Triggers can be anything, from flashing lights to weather to something you’ve eaten. Once you know your seizure triggavoid them or be prepared for when you do encounter them. This can make a big difference in how well you control your epilepsy. This article examines what causes epilepsy, common […]
February 03, 2023 | Education, Epilepsy, Epilepsy in children, Human Interest Epilepsy, Medicine, Memory, Neurology, Prevention, Seizure Types, Seizures
If you are experiencing stress and have tried the best possible ways to come out of it, then here’s something to your rescue: Weighted blanket There are several simple ways to improve your sleep quality, from cutting out cups of coffee to avoiding any daytime naps – but there are also bedroom additions to […]
February 01, 2023 | Alzheimer's, Causes, Depression, Epilepsy, Human Interest Epilepsy, Neurology, News, Prevention
Researchers of the Human Brain Project (HBP) have published a new study in Science Translational Medicine presenting advanced brain modelling methods for epilepsy clinical care. The article, which is featured on this week’s cover of the journal, describes the methodology used in the EPINOV clinical trial (Improving Epilepsy surgery management and progNOsis using Virtual brain technology). The […]
January 31, 2023 | Epilepsy, Neurology, News, Prevention, Research, Seizures, Support, Technology
Epilepsy is a chronic seizure condition that can affect a person’s pregnancy and postpartum recovery. It does not appear to affect fertility or the ability to become pregnant. Epilepsy is one of the most common medical conditions among people of reproductive age. It’s estimated that more than 1.1 million women with epilepsy in the United States are of childbearing age. […]
January 27, 2023 | Epilepsy in women, Family and Friends, Human Interest Epilepsy, Medicine, Pregnancy, Prevention, Seizures, Women and Epilepsy