Some ex-smokers opt for cosmetic procedures to improve their damaged skin. Laser skin resurfacing and chemical peels can remove outer skin layers where damage is most obvious. Some doctors recommend that patients treat themselves to this type of procedure after quitting, suggesting that it provides ...
Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) superficially resemble epileptic seizures, but are not associated with ictal electrical discharges in the brain. PNES are episodes of paroxysmal impairment of self-control, which represent an experiential or behavioural response to distress. The most effective ...
At 18, Katie Stubblefield lost her face. At 21, she became the youngest person in the U.S. to undergo the still experimental surgery. Follow her incredible story.
Sleepwalking has been linked to seizures, REM sleep disorders and organic brain disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. If your child is sleepwalking, he or she will probably either grow out of it or can be helped by a regular sleep schedule and some stress reduction. If you're an ...
The doctor may also give the patient medication to prevent seizures. If a drug overdose or condition such as very low blood sugar is responsible for the coma, doctors attempt to correct this as soon as possible. Patients with acute ischemic strokes may undergo procedures or receive special clot...
Lupus can cause inflammation in the brain resulting in headaches, memory loss, strokes, or seizures If Lupus impacts the lungs, the patient can catch pneumonia In the heart, lupus can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease or result in a heart attack Even in well-managed cases, there is...
People who have high ketones are better able to control their seizures. The diet is strict and is often begun in a hospital setting. It has proven successful with some children who do not respond well to medication. It also may be used in conjunction with anti-seizure medication in some ...
seizures or for use of a medicine in children. It may be harder or more costly to do those studies before the FDA approves the drug for other uses. When using a medication “off-label”, the prescriber will review other studies, experiences with other patients, and the opinions of experts...
Since the brain doesn't feel pain, your child may be awake during it. This allows doctors to have your child do simple tasks to make sure they're on the right path. Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) This treatment is most common in kids over age 12 who have focal onset seizures that medi...
This article describes Ana Gabriela do Prado Paschoal's struggles. She contracted the Zika virus while pregnant with her now three month old daughter Maria. Maria now suffers from brain lesions, stiff muscles, and brain damage. With the help of scans, imaging, and autopsies doctors learned that...