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Breastfeeding Linked To Fewer Seizures In Childhood

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:36:03 +0000

A study recently conducted in Denmark found that breastfed babies might have fewer seizures during their childhood. The longer they are breastfed also decreases their risk.

The researchers tracked a group of 70,000 Danish children for about 12 years. The kids who were breastfed for their first 3 months had a one in 135 chance of developing epilepsy. Those that were breastfed for 6 months had a one in 150 chance. The incidence dropped even lower for those breastfed for at least 9 months, with a one in 200 chance.

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Panel recommends deep brain stimulator

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:46:55 +0000

In a seven to five decision, a panel of neurology experts are recommending a the Food and Drug Administration approve Medtronic's deep brain stimulation device to reduce seizures in epilepsy patients.

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Study finds ketogenic diet is safe over long term

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:55:04 +0000

A recent study found that a ketogenic diet of high fat foods and few cardohydrates is an effective diet that has no long term effects on seizure patients.

Published in the journal Epilepsia, a group of researchers from John-Hopkins University Children's Center, treated 101 patients ages 2 to 26 years with the ketogenic diet for a minimum of 16 months and for up to eight years at Hopkins Children's between 1993 and 2008. At the time of the follow-up, patients were off the diet anywhere between eight months and 14 years. Nearly 80 percent of the patients remained either seizure-free or had their seizures reduced by half. Most patients' seizures did not worsen even years after stopping the diet.

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Epilepsy and School Performance: Does Depression Play a Role?

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:57:25 +0000

Epilepsy is a long-lasting neurological disorder that requires constant supervision and treatment. It is estimated that approximately 300,000 children and adolescents have epilepsy in the United States. Having any chronic ...

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Is There a Relationship Between Zinc and Febrile Seizures?

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:09:44 +0000

Febrile seizures, also referred to as fever fit or febrile convulsions, are typically set off by a sudden increase in body temperature. It a benign condition that is most commonly ...

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Is There a Link Between Dopamine Levels and Epilepsy?

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:32:52 +0000

Dopamine is chemical that produced in different parts of brain and plays an important function in brain - including movement, cognition, and motivation. Studies have also shown a link between ...

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Men Also Need To Worry About Bone Health With Antiepileptics

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:00:34 +0000

Reduction in bone mass, or osteoporosis, is a common medical condition that's observered in the middle aged and elderly population. In fact, it is estimated that over the 10 million ...

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Are Depression and Epilepsy Linked?

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:03:51 +0000

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder and approximately 3000,000 people in the United States are affected by it. Epilepsy often requires long-term medical supervision and treatment. When faced with any ...

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Can Epilepsy Raise Your Risk Of Drowning?

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:46:00 +0000

With the summer in full swing, outdoor activities are a top priority - including swimming. However, if you have epilepsy, you should be aware of a potential hazard that lurks ...

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Some Facts On Epilepsy

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:00:13 +0000

Epilepsy is a condition that is characterized by seizures. Although there are many types of seizures, there are also many sources that these seizures can arise from - including low ...

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