From a neurological perspective, understanding the different ways seizures present is essential for timely recognition, ...

Decades of experimental work have established an imbalance of excitation and inhibition as the leading mechanism of the transition from normal brain function to seizure. In epilepsy, these transitions ...

Depression is a serious and frequent comorbidity of epilepsy and other neurological conditions. Here, we review recent studies on the relationship between epilepsy and depression with regard to ...

In some cases, seasonal allergies can increase a person’s risk of having a seizure. Some research suggests a connection between allergic diseases and epilepsy. Seasonal allergies, also known as ...

Strokes and seizures are two separate issues that affect the brain. Each issue has different causes, symptoms, and treatments. However, symptoms can overlap, especially in cases where a stroke ...

When police announced the seizure of $1 million worth of methamphetamine in Douglas County earlier this week, the case was remarkable because it was the largest meth bust ever in the area. But, though ...

The editors and current author would like to thank and acknowledge the significant contribution of the previous author of this chapter from the 2004 first edition, Dr. Lynn M. Iwamoto, MD. This ...

YPSILANTI, MI - An Ypsilanti teen who has spent years battling unpredictable seizures and fainting spells is raising money for a service dog. Abigail, 15, and her parents, Brian and Jennifer Ladd of ...

This article is based on content learned during occupational health training, with the author's own observations added.