EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles EWCT is holding an information night on “Ketogenic Diet Therapies in Adults with Epilepsy”. All are welcome. https://ewct.org.nz/ketogenic-diet-information-night Despite a wide array of anti-epileptic drugs and the option of surgery, one-third of children and adults with epilepsy continue to suffer from drug-resistant seizures. Many of these patients may benefit from a ketogenic diet, a non-pharmacologic therapy
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles When we think of anxiety, we often think of a mental health condition that induces feelings of worry, concern, fear and nervousness. But, although we are absolutely correct to assume that this is a problem that starts in the brain, it is actually just as much a physical state as it is a mental one. https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wellbeing/a1766/what-are-physical-symptoms-anxiety/
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles Psychogenic nonepileptic events are common–accounting for an estimated 20% or more of patients seeking medical care at comprehensive epilepsy centres. They resemble and are hard to distinguish from true epileptic seizures and are related to psychological factors rather than electrical disturbances in the brain. Since epilepsy is difficult to diagnose, individuals with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures are often
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles The development of new drugs is a long, challenging and expensive process. Only one or two compounds in 10,000 tested actually become licensed treatments. A potential new medicine may be rejected at any point in the development process on safety, effectiveness or quality grounds. It takes approximately 10-15 years for a new compound to get from
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles This is a really important article for all women of child-bearing age who are taking anti- epileptic medications, whether for epilepsy or for mental health conditions.
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles Epilepsy that starts in adulthood often originates in the ‘temporal lobe’, a region of the brain that plays a particularly important role in laying down, storing and retrieving memories. Accordingly, memory problems are frequently seen among people with epilepsy.
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles https://www.nrtimes.co.uk/the-fall-and-rise-of-special-k/Potentially modifiable midlife vascular and lifestyle risk factors are associated with an increased risk of developing late-onset epilepsy, new research shows. Results of a large cohort study of more than 10,000 individuals suggest hypertension, diabetes, smoking, physical activity level, and alcohol use were associated with the disorder in later life.
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles Phantosmia is the medical word used by doctors when a person smells something that is not actually there. Phantosmia is also called a phantom smell or an olfactory hallucination. The smells vary from person to person but are usually unpleasant, such as burnt toast, metallic, or chemical smells. Many people with epilepsy experience phantosmia.
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles from around the web: The brain — the central “control unit” of our bodies, repository of memories and emotions. Throughout history, philosophers have believed that the brain may even house that intangible essence that makes us human: the soul. What should we know about our brains. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322081.php There has been much talk in the media about
Read More »EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles The ketogenic diet has numerous health benefits, including fewer seizures for children with epilepsy who do not respond to anti-epileptic medications. However, there has been no clear explanation for exactly how the diet aids children with epilepsy. Researchers now believe they have established a causal link between gut bacteria and seizure susceptibility. The study also identifies
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