News articles tagged with 'seizures'
Seizures during pregnancy associated with risk of preterm and small babies
— 11 Aug 2009 12:46 | HealthWomen with epilepsy who have seizures during pregnancy appear more likely to give birth to preterm, small or low-birth-weight babies than women without epilepsy, according to a report... — full story
Epilepsy halted in mice
— 4 Aug 2009 10:05 | HealthScientists at Leeds have prevented epilepsy caused by a gene defect from being passed on to mice offspring - an achievement which may herald new therapies for people suffering from... — full story
CU-Boulder study shows brain's immune system may cause chronic seizures
— 7 Jul 2009 15:26 | HealthChronic seizures caused by traumatic head injuries may result from chemicals released by the brain's immune system attempting to repair the injured site, according to a study led by... — full story
More vigilant monitoring of seizure activity among intensive care patients needed
— 18 Jun 2009 12:00 | HealthTwo new studies published by neurologists at Columbia University Medical Centre and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital demonstrate a need for more vigilant monitoring for seizure activity... — full story
Rutgers research tackles childhood epilepsy
— 11 Jun 2009 12:05 | HealthRutgers researchers have discovered a potential new way to treat childhood epilepsy using a widely available therapeutic drug... — full story
Findings in epilepsy gene in animals may guide treatment directions for infants
— 4 Jun 2009 12:51 | HealthResearchers studying a difficult-to-treat form of childhood epilepsy called infantile spasms have developed a line of mice that experiences seizures with features closely resembling... — full story
Special protein helps maintain an efficient brain
— 19 May 2009 12:01 | HealthThe instruction manual for maintaining an efficient brain may soon include a section on synaptotagmin-IV (Syt-IV), a protein known to influence learning and memory, thanks to a study... — full story
Camphor-containing products may cause seizures in children
— 6 May 2009 18:38 | HealthInappropriate use of camphor-containing products may be a common and under-appreciated cause of seizures in young children, according to a new study by researchers at Albert Einstein... — full story
Study finds gene bringing together animal and human research in alcoholism
— 24 Apr 2009 20:04 | HealthAn important genetic study conducted through Mayo Clinic has identified vital new information concerning alcoholism in subjects with European ancestry, according to a recent issue of... — full story
Stem cells from fat tissue offer hope for MS treatment
— 24 Apr 2009 16:44 | HealthA preliminary study on the use of stem cells obtained from a patient's own adipose tissue in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) has shown promising results. The three case studies,... — full story