A seizure is an abnormal, unregulated electrical discharge that occurs within the brain’s cortical gray matter and transiently interrupts normal brain function; a seizure typically causes altered awareness, abnormal sensations, focal involuntary movements, or convulsions (widespread violent involuntary contra...
this does not happen in the majority of cases. As such, we should instead aim to reduce frequency of seizures as much as possible to an "acceptable" occurrence, although this will depend on each case. My ideal would be considered one seizure every two to three months (or less) and one ...
aAll hotels must develop and test a general Crisis Management Plan which must be updated as necessary. This plan must include the contact details and responsibilities of both a Crisis Management Team and one or more Emergency Response Teams. Each hotel must also develop and test specific response...
seizuretreatmentVARIANTSObjectives: The aim was to develop a prototype of an application (app) that identifies the significance of discovered genes for further consideration in the treatment plan of patients with epilepsy (precision medicine).Methods: MEDLINE was systematically searched for related ...
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The therapeutic options for seizure treatment are reviewed including the withdrawal of anticonvulsants. Patients who should probably not be treated with anticonvulsants are identified. Psychological and life-style issues in the management of seizure patients are considered. The concept of adequate control...
teenage years are a time of great change and your sister experienced it in a certain way. This seizure was maybe one of many and she will in future develop epilepsy, maybe not, you could just guess. Just because someone has a seizure does not necessarily mean that person has epilepsy. S...
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Loddenkemper likened a seizure action plan to a household fire emergency plan. “I hope we will never have a fire in our house, but my family have discussed what to do if it happens,” he said. “That is what seizure action plans and self-management curricula can provide for families: ...
The subtitle of this book,"A Doctor Responds to His Patients' Questions," introduces the reader to the format of responses to many of the questions that follow on a diagnosis of a seizure disorder. Several things become obvious right away. The author is an experienced epileptologist who has...