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Seizures more common after venous stroke

Seizures more common after venous stroke

Epileptic seizures are frequent among patients with cerebral venous thrombosis—a blood clot affecting the venous system of the brain. A thesis from University of Gothenburg suggests that some of these patients should be diagnosed with epilepsy and offered medication...

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Bariatric Surgery Ups Epilepsy Risk

Bariatric Surgery Ups Epilepsy Risk

Epilepsy may be a long-term complication, but mechanism is unclear Bariatric surgery increased the risk of epilepsy, a retrospective Canadian study showed. Over a minimum of 3 years follow-up, bariatric surgery patients had a 45% increased risk of developing epilepsy...

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The Impact of a Pharmacist on Epilepsy

The Impact of a Pharmacist on Epilepsy

Introduction About 3.4 million people nationwide have active epilepsy and pharmacists can ensure that epilepsy does not control their lives. Globally, an estimated 65 million people suffer from epilepsy, which causes recurring, unprovoked seizures, and is the world’s...

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STATE SENATOR ILEANA GARCIA GRANTED $500,000 TO RENOWNED NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL BRAIN INSTITUTE FOR PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY CARE & TREATMENT PROGRAM

STATE SENATOR ILEANA GARCIA GRANTED $500,000 TO RENOWNED NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL BRAIN INSTITUTE FOR PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY CARE & TREATMENT PROGRAM

Miami, FL —  On Wednesday, September 7th, 2022, the cutting-edge Brain Institute for Pediatric Epilepsy Care & Treatment Program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital received a total of $500,000 thanks to the legislative efforts of State Senator Ileana Garcia this past...

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