Causes of childhood myoclonic seizures include the following: Brain malformations Inborn metabolism errors Neurogenetic mutations Mutations in the SCN1A gene have been identified to be the cause in 80% cases of Dravet syndrome, a rare, drug resistant infantile myoclonic seizure disorder. Infantile ...
Seizure and convulsion are two medical terms that are often confused with one another. Most people use these two terms interchangeably without knowing which is which. Not allseizuresare characterized by convulsions. Convulsions involve uncontrollable shaking, but if you have a seizure you can simply ...
However, cases of whooping cough have been on the rise in recent years. We don’t know the exact reason why, but research has shown the bacteria that causes whooping cough has changed, causing past vaccination protections to wane – which is why it’s so important to stay up-to-date wit...
Hib vaccineprotects againstHaemophilus influenzaetype b (Hib), a type of bacteria that causes an infection in thebrainand spinal cord that can damage a baby'sbrainand hearing. Babies need four doses, at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and between 12 and 15 months. Pneumococcal vaccineprotects...
I was even more shocked by the number of women who took offense at the very thought of a woman caring about what men thought of her appearance. While nice in theory, I don't buy it. Plus, I wasn't casting aspersions on those who keep a vigorous maintenance routine/beauty regimen....
Potential causes of acquired nystagmus: Eye conditions such ascataractsorstrabismus Brain tumor Stroke Multiple sclerosis Certain prescriptions, such as seizure medications and sedatives Trauma to the head or eye Diseases of the inner ear Excessive alcohol or drug use ...
Any Google search will find plenty of male health disparities, one of which is that death by suicide ranks near the top of causes of death, especially in Native American communities. Where is men’s health? Where is Planned Fatherhood? Where is the federal funding for helping young men? Oba...
a moderate dose is started and then slowly tapered over the next few weeks. Certain medications work both in the prevention and treatment of headaches. Examples include: blood pressure medications (verapamil, propranolol), cyproheptadine, antidepressants (amitriptyline) and antiseizure medication (topirama...
a. Smoking and high-fat diet. b. Hypotension. c. Viral infection. d. Stress and anxiety. Cerebrovascular Accident: A cerebrovascular accident (also called a stroke) occurs when arteries that supply the brain with oxygen and nutr...
There are a large number of paresthesia causes, both for temporary paresthesia and for chronic paresthesia. Because of the wide variety of potential causes, diagnosis often has to rely on other symptoms. Temporary paresthesia In addition to a manuallycompressed nerve(such as when you fall asleep...