If You Have A Brain, You’re At Risk For A Seizure – Let’s Talk About It
Our experts break down what causes seizures, who is a candidate for brain surgery, and why cannabis is becoming a popular treatment option.
Epilepsy Sub-categories:
Medical Notes: March 12, 2023
How doctors can find the source of seizures before they occur. A new powder to protect your lungs from viruses. And babies remember faces, even when we wear masks.
Medical Notes: Week of May 9, 2021
The injection of nanoparticles deep into the brain can produce relief for those with chronic pain and depression. Then, diagnoses for the four most common cancers take a big jump when people hit age 65. And finally, a new study shows that narcissistic people pump themselves up only because deep down inside, they don’t believe they’re any good.
Epilepsy Myths (2021)
An award-winning writer who has epilepsy describes the discrimination faced by people with seizure disorders and dispels the many myths many people hold about them.
Giggling Epilepsy
Epilepsy can show itself in many ways, including as episodes of giggling and laughing. An expert discusses the case of a then-nine-year old boy with such seizures, the danger they posed, and the novel way he was treated.
Medical Notes: Week of August 5, 2018
A new drug to help with excessive sweating which impacts 15 millions Americans. The FDA has approved a new epilepsy drug derived from marijuana. And a new study shows having the same doctor for awhile can extend your life.
