Tag: epilepsy
Epilepsy: Improving the healthcare pathway for patients is a priority
News Published on 06/16/2023 at 12:45 p.m. Updated 06/16/2023 at 12:45 p.m. Reading 2 mins. Still too often the subject of diagnostic error, sometimes unsuitable care and a lack of…
How to recognize and treat absence epilepsy?
Little known, absence epilepsy (or “petit mal”) is nevertheless one of the most common types of epileptic seizures. The absence can occur at any time and generally lasts up to…
Can oxygen therapy be applied in epilepsy? What should epilepsy patients pay attention to in oxygen therapy?
People with epilepsy need treatment to lead a healthy life. This disease affects people both physically and psychologically. Epilepsy is a type of disease that can be seen at any…
Epilepsy: Uncovering connections in the brain paves the way for a new treatment
News Published on 04/17/2023 at 2:22 p.m. Updated 04/17/2023 at 2:22 p.m. Reading 3 mins. Researchers from the University of London confirm that there is indeed a network of connections…
It all starts with this symptom! Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease seen 10 years ago
Parkinson’s disease occurs as a result of the deterioration of cells in the brain that produce a substance called dopamine, which enables brain cells to communicate with each other. Various…
Autism: a drug against epilepsy could reduce symptoms
News Published on 02/24/2023 at 11:03 am Updated 02/24/2023 at 11:03 am Reading 2 mins. A study conducted in Germany on mice came to an astonishing result. A drug already…
Five misconceptions about epilepsy
News Published on 02/13/2023 at 4:37 p.m. Updated 02/13/2023 at 4:37 p.m. Reading 3 mins. The second most common neurological disease after migraine, epilepsy affects more than 50 million people…
“Epilepsy is not just the crisis where you fall on the ground” defends Lucas, epileptic
On the occasion of International Epilepsy Day on February 13, we spoke with Lucas, 15, epileptic and intern at the specialized college of Toul Ar C’Hoat, in Finistère. His wish:…
What is epilepsy? What are the treatments ?
Monday, February 13, 2023 is International Epilepsy Day. This chronic neurological disease is manifested by “crises” responsible for tremors, muscle contractions, absences… The essential thing to know. Summary [Mise à…
Cannabis for children with epilepsy: 1.4 million for UMC Utrecht research
Jansen’s research focuses on the use of cannabidiol, also known as CBD, the active substance in cannabis. CBD does not provide the psychoactive effect that is often associated with weed…