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Researchers explore how brain's immune system worsens epilepsy
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
In a new study, the University of Iowa biologists have lain out a chain of events that can cause seizures, the most common manifestation of epilepsy, to worsen.
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Study reveals how CBD counters epileptic seizures
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
A study reveals a previously unknown way in which cannabidiol (CBD), a substance found in cannabis, reduces seizures in many treatment-resistant forms of pediatric epilepsy.
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Unusual case study of Mehndi smell leading to seizures in 9-yr-old girl
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
In a strikingly odd incident, a 9-year-old girl suffered epileptic seizures after the application of Mehndi (Henna).
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Head injury associated with doubled mortality rate in long term: Study
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Adults who suffered any type of head injury during a 30-year study period had twice the rate of mortality as those who did not, according to new research, and mortality rates among those with moderate or severe head injuries were nearly three times higher.
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Head injuries linked to double death rate in long run: Research
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Adults who sustained any form of brain injury during a 30-year study period had double the rate of mortality as those who did not, according to new research, while mortality rates among those with moderate or severe head injuries were nearly three times higher.
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Study: Head injury is associated with doubled mortality rate long-term
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Adults who suffered any head injury during a 30-year study period had two times the rate of mortality than those who did not have any head injury, and mortality rates among those with moderate or severe head injuries were nearly three times higher, according to new research from the Perelman
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Researchers reveal head injury linked with doubled mortality rate in long
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
According to new research, adults who suffered any type of head injury during a 30-year study period had twice the rate of mortality as those who did not, and mortality rates among those with moderate or severe head injuries were nearly three times higher.
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Researchers find cause of epilepsy in children
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Epilepsy affects 4 per cent of the population and is one of the most common brain disorders among children. Most seizure recurrences can be avoided with modern medicine, but approximately 20 per cent of patients do not respond to treatment.
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Epilepsy research boosts case for new gene therapy for Dravet syndrome
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests how a newly developed gene therapy can treat Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy, and potentially prolong survival for people with the condition.
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Study finds excess folic acid during pregnancy effects brain development o
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
High levels of folic acid during pregnancy were found to harm embryo brain development in pregnant mice. According to the researchers, the findings indicate that more research into the best recommended dosage for pregnant women is required.
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Study reveals new insight on memory impairment in epilepsy
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Consider the scenario when you decide to catch up with an old friend. The apple tree in the front yard with the wooden birdhouse next to it, the fence painted a bright red, and the clinker facade all indicate that you are at the proper address, and you quickly ring the right doorbell.
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Researches come up with new findings on memory impairment in epilepsy
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
It is possible that retention of the exact combination of features is impaired in people with chronic epilepsy
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