Some of the crucial factors affecting the functional integration of newborn cells seem to be excessive neuronal activity and/or inflammatory microenvironment, both associated with acute, as well as chronic, epileptic conditions. This review will focus on aspects of the functional integration of new...
What is the main difference between a seizure and a tremor? The main difference is that a seizure is a sudden electrical disturbance in the brain affecting behavior and consciousness, while a tremor is a continuous, involuntary shaking of the body or limbs. 10 Is it possible to have both s...
Furthermore, Parry-Romberg syndrome has a waning and waxing clinical course with frequent relapses and remission, thereby affecting the aesthetic well-being of the patient, fueling the functional disability, and carrying psychosocial morbidity. Diagnosis of Parry-Romberg syndrome is made ...
>EEG (electroencephalogram):An EEG is a non-invasive test that measures the electrical activity in the brain. During an EEG, small electrodes are placed on the child's scalp and connected to a computer. The test can help to identify abnormal patterns of brain activity that are characte...
Affecting about two of every 1,000 people, absence seizures (formerly called ''petit mal'' seizures) are caused by abnormal and intense electrical activity in the brain. Normally, the brain's nerve cells (neurons) communicate with one another by firing tiny electric signals. But with a seizur...
Electroencephalography (EEG) is an investigative method that provides information for the classification, diagnosis, and therapy of brain conditions. The frequency and energy content of EEG signals may contain helpful information about the nature of diseases affecting the brain. In the past, physicians...
Newswise — Epilepsy is the most common pediatric brain disorder, affecting nearly half a million children in the U.S. And yet, only about 1% of patients who should be seen at a comprehensive epilepsy center are ever referred to this care. That’s a devastating statistic, especially for chi...
Seizures encompass a broad range of neurological anomalies that may or may not include muscle contractions, affecting consciousness, sensations, and actions due to abnormal brain activity. On the other hand, convulsions specifically refer to the visible and often violent involuntary muscle contractions an...
A few neurons can fire out of sequence without seriously affecting you. When many neurons fire out of sequence simultaneously, this produces a disorganized electrical discharge that can short-circuit your brain activity. This discharge spreads through a part of your brain and a seizure results. Se...
Electroencephalography (EEG) is an investigative method that provides information for the classification, diagnosis, and therapy of brain conditions. The frequency and energy content of EEG signals may contain helpful information about the nature of diseases affecting the brain. In the past, physicians...