Seizures

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome kills 53 kids in north Bihar

Posted By IANS, June 12, 2019 at 11:44am

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

Posted By ANI, January 16, 2019 at 08:50am

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

Posted By Editorial Team, January 11, 2019 at 02:37pm

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

Posted By Agencies, January 09, 2019 at 08:07pm

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

Posted By Editorial Team, December 04, 2018 at 12:43pm

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

Posted By Editorial Team, October 18, 2018 at 10:57am

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

Posted By Saswati Sarkar, August 30, 2018 at 04:20pm

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

Posted By ANI, August 30, 2018 at 01:02pm

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

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, August 09, 2018 at 12:50pm

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

Posted By Agencies, May 31, 2018 at 03:50pm

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

Posted By Mansi Kohli, February 09, 2018 at 10:45am

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

Posted By Agencies, January 22, 2018 at 01:57pm

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

Posted By Agencies, January 09, 2018 at 02:07pm

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

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, January 08, 2018 at 10:23am

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

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, January 05, 2018 at 11:48am

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

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, October 04, 2017 at 11:30am

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

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, March 28, 2017 at 01:35pm

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

Posted By Anuradha Varanasi, November 17, 2016 at 09:30pm

Paediatric neurologist, Dr Neetu Desai from Hinduja hospital says that parents with an epileptic child should keep these tips in mind.
Epilepsy can be treated with advanced technology, says experts

Posted By Agencies, November 05, 2016 at 06:16pm

Of the 70 million persons with epilepsy worldwide, nearly 12 million are estimated to be in India.
Research discovers new compound to fight epilepsy

Posted By Agencies, July 24, 2016 at 11:06pm

A team of researchers have developed neuroprotective compounds that may help prevent the development of epilepsy in humans.

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Acute Encephalitis Syndrome kills 53 kids in north Bihar

A man's heavy sweating led to unexpected diagnosis

20-day-old baby weighing 1.160 kg undergoes successful brain surgery

Epileptic seizures can be reduced using ketogenic diet

Focal epilepsy poses higher risks during pregnancy

All you need to know about Rett Syndrome

All you need to know about epilepsy and seizures

Epileptic seizures: Electronic device implanted directly into the brain could detect, stop and prevent seizures

Everything you need to know about cerebral aneurysm

Early-life seizures are linked with autism

Here’s what having a blood clot in different parts of your body feels like

Epilepsy is associated with brain volume differences says study

Scientists can now predict seizures with the help of brain patterns

7 must-know facts about epilepsy

7 common myths about epilepsy or seizures busted!

4 common symptoms of epilepsy

Epileptic seizures: 5 things you should NEVER do in case of a seizure

World Epilepsy Day - 5 expert-recommended tips parents of chidren with epilepsy must follow

Epilepsy can be treated with advanced technology, says experts

Research discovers new compound to fight epilepsy

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