Genetic testing is used to discover abnormalities, mutations and genetic differences in DNA. The results are used to make an accurate diagnosis and prognosis, as well as develop ...
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According to the Epilepsy Foundation, there are several forms of status epilepticus, which is defined as "a seizure that lasts too long or when seizures occur too close ...
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A recent study that delved into childhood absence epilepsy (CAE) found that the brains of those who suffer from the condition could be disturbed not only during the seizures, but ...
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Big data is changing the way that many aspects of the world operate, and this includes the medical field. Recent research from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has shown that ...
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Pediatric Epilepsy
CAE or childhood absence epilepsy is a unique variation of epilepsy. It is expressed by "blank looks" or staring spells in the child suffering from the condition. As the ...
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Pediatric Epilepsy
Genetic testing is used to discover abnormalities, mutations, and genetic differences in DNA. These results are used to make accurate diagnosis and prognosis, as well as develop ...
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Pediatric Epilepsy
Rasmussen’s syndrome is surrounded by mystery and is a rare form of epilepsy that has features of an autoimmune disorder where immune system cells fight against brain cell ...
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Pediatric Epilepsy
Many young people who are suffering from epilepsy also experience other issues with their health and their mental state. In fact, 50% of young people with epilepsy will experience ...
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Pediatric Epilepsy
Scales for coma have been created as a means to help better predict the outcome of the patient and the depth of consciousness. The use of various neurophysiologic tests and ...
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Pediatric Epilepsy
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recently announced that a team of researchers has found an easy and effective method of monitoring seizures in newborns. The method can ...
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