Seizures

Young adults more likely to die from epilepsy: Here’s how you can help someone having a seizure

Patients in their early 20s and 30sare at the highest risk of epilepsy-related death. Read to know the factors that can provoke seizures in epilepsy patients and how to help someone having a seizure.
Neurons help in reducing seizures in newborns: Study

According to a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, removing new neurons that have developed after a brain injury, can reduce seizures in newborns.
Acute Encephalitis Syndrome kills 53 kids in north Bihar

The incidences of this neurological disorder, caused by bacteria, fungi or parasites are rising alarmingly. Look for ways to prevent it and watch out for early symptoms.
A man's heavy sweating led to unexpected diagnosis

A case study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine wrote about how a 60-year-old man who struggled with unexplained sweating episodes for three years was diagnosed with temporal lobe seizures by the doctors.
20-day-old baby weighing 1.160 kg undergoes successful brain surgery

The baby, who cried late after birth, was referred to Sarvodaya Hospital for respiratory distress and perinatal asphyxia.
Epileptic seizures can be reduced using ketogenic diet

A recent study showed that increasing blood ketones can decline seizures without dietary restriction by using ketogenic supplementation.
Focal epilepsy poses higher risks during pregnancy

Women's susceptibility to suffer from an increased number of seizures during pregnancy increases the risk of distress and neurodevelopmental delays for the baby.
All you need to know about Rett Syndrome

Dr Anaita Hegde, Consultant Pediatric Neurologist at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, briefs you about the Rett syndrome.
All you need to know about epilepsy and seizures

An episode of epileptic seizure can be scary for even the toughest of us. So, it's not unusual to lose control over the situation completely. A low-down on epilepsy and seizures will help you manage the brain condition in a more effective and efficient way.
Epileptic seizures: Electronic device implanted directly into the brain could detect, stop and prevent seizures

An electronic device implanted directly into the brain can detect, stop and even prevent epileptic seizures, as demonstrated by researchers.
Everything you need to know about cerebral aneurysm

Occurring in just 5 per cent of the global population, cerebral aneurysm carries just one per cent risk of rupturing. Wondering what it is?
Early-life seizures are linked with autism

We need to stop it right after the seizures and before a critical period of development in a child's life so the brain can develop without any problems that may lead to future impairments.
Here’s what having a blood clot in different parts of your body feels like

Blood clot in the leg, chest, abdomen, brain -- a doctor helps us in understanding what different blood clots indicate.
Epilepsy is associated with brain volume differences says study

Scientists found reduced grey matter thickness in parts of the brain's outer layer (cortex) and reduced volume in subcortical brain regions in all epilepsy groups.
Scientists can now predict seizures with the help of brain patterns

Clinicians can identify when patients are at highest risk for seizures, helping them plan around these events.
7 must-know facts about epilepsy

Did you know seizures can occur even when you are asleep?
7 common myths about epilepsy or seizures busted!

Epilepsy is a form of spiritual possession. NO. It is just a myth.
4 common symptoms of epilepsy

Not just seizures, here are three more signs of an epileptic attack.
Epileptic seizures: 5 things you should NEVER do in case of a seizure

You should NOT restrain the movement of a person having seizures. Read to know about first-aid don'ts for a seizure or epilepsy attack!
World Epilepsy Day - 5 expert-recommended tips parents of chidren with epilepsy must follow

Paediatric neurologist, Dr Neetu Desai from Hinduja hospital says that parents with an epileptic child should keep these tips in mind.