Could a chemical produced by the brain that regulates mood, sleep and breathing also be protective in people with epilepsy? New research has found that higher levels of serotonin in the blood after a seizure are linked to a lower incidence of seizure-related breathing problems called apneas, ...
Of course, for some people, a steamy book or adult film won’t do the trick. About 1 in 10 women have a condition called hypoactive sexual desire disorder. This is an ongoing andbothersomelack of interest in or desire for sex forno known reason. Again, it’s only a problem if it ...
Most people appear to use search engines to look for terms related to epilepsy to obtain information on seizure symptoms, possibly to aid initial self-diagnosis. Fears and worries about epileptic seizures and news on celebrities with epilepsy seem to be major factors that influence online search ...
when a young man nearby had an epileptic seizure and rolled on to the track. Hearing the approach of a train, Wesley Autrey impulsively jumped down to try to save the young man, only to realise that the train was approaching too fast. Instead, he jumped on top of the...
A fitness TikToker warned people not to use a massage gun on the neck—and experts agree her warning is worth paying attention to. Here’s why it can be risky.
do the rest. While we’re on the subject of myths related to seizures,you shouldnevertry to put your hands or some sort of “bite block” in the mouth of someone having a seizure. They will not thank you for it later and in some cases may well choke on the thing you try to put...
Non-opioid pain relievers such as NSAIDs, acetaminophen, anti-seizure drugs, and antidepressants work better for joint pain. Opioids should only be a last resort when no other treatment has helped. Even then, your doctor should prescribe the lowest possible dose needed to control your pain. ...
To study this process directly in humans. Qasim and Jacobs analyzed data from memory experiments conducted with epilepsy patients undergoing direct, intracranial brain recording for seizure localization and treatment. During these recordings, epilepsy patients memorized lists of words w...
Why do newborn babies not have a patella (knee cap)? How are seizure disorders characterized? Why is it often possible to smell (or taste) medications, such as eye drops, that have been placed into the eyes? Why do some animals' eyes "glow" at night while human eyes do ...
The reasons are myriad. Some people say they didn't feel like opening the mail, or they don't have the time to do their taxes...Then there’s the Americans who just don't have the money to pay their taxes, or who are overwhelmed by the whole tax filing process. ...