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Autoimmune Epilepsy

Autoimmune Epilepsy

Despite the fact that epilepsy is the third most common chronic brain disorder, relatively little is known about the processes leading to the generation of seizures. Accumulating data support an autoimmune basis in patients with antiepileptic drug-resistant seizures....

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What is Todd’s paralysis?

What is Todd’s paralysis?

Todd's paralysis is experienced by some people with epilepsy. It happens after a seizure when it becomes impossible to move all or part of the body.   Epilepsy is a condition that causes electrical activity in the brain that can stop it working for a short time....

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Cannabis and Epilepsy Treatment

Cannabis and Epilepsy Treatment

Since medicinal cannabis has become a more commonplace alternative for a well-established list of ailments, patients are finding a place for it next to their Advil and Tums. But unlike many other chronic illnesses that can be managed with over-the-counter supplements,...

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Neurons: The basics

Neurons: The basics

Neurons are responsible for carrying information throughout the human body. Using electrical and chemical signals, they help coordinate all of the necessary functions of life. In this article, we explain what neurons are and how they work.   In short, our nervous...

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Dump those derogatory disability terms

Dump those derogatory disability terms

But don't be overly politically correct about it   Disability language has changed dramatically in recent decades — most would argue for the better — but even advocates for change feel some of these new terms are "overly politically correct".   With help...

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