A Modified Atkins Diet May Benefit People With Epilepsy
Monday July 28, 2008
Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have recently found that individuals with epilepsy following a diet similar to the Atkins diet had a significant reduction in their seizures. The Atkins ... Read More
Febrile Seizures In Children
Saturday July 19, 2008
Febrile seizures usually occur in babies and young children due to a recent spike in body temperature. They can be a frighening sight to experience for any parent, but it ... Read More
FDA Warns About Suicide Risk On Anticonvulsants
Saturday July 12, 2008
Anticonvulsants, also known as antiepileptic drugs, are an important part of seizure management. Although anti-seizure medications greatly improve the quality of life of many people suffering from epilepsy, they also ... Read More
Becoming Pregnant With Epilepsy
Saturday July 5, 2008
Seizures can be triggered by a variety of factors, and in women with epilepsy, hormonal fluctuations can make some women susceptible to losing control over their seizures. This can cause ... Read More