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What’s up, Doc? KCNT1-related epilepsy is a rare genetic cause of seizures
The Metrowest Daily News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoQ: My neighbor’s son was just diagnosed with KCNT1 seizures, and they said it was a very rare...
Epilepsy Medication: Types and Available Options
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 9 months agoMedications that treat epilepsy vary based on the type of seizure disorder. There are two main types of epilepsy drugs: narrow-spectrum anti-epileptic...
Mini seizures and mini strokes: What you need to know after Mitch McConnell health scare
Palm Beach Daily News via Yahoo News· 10 months agoNo matter one’s political leanings, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell gave the world a...
Is Epilepsy Genetic?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoGenetic Epilepsy and Other Causes d3sign / Getty Images Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Epilepsy is genetic in about 30 to 40 percent of cases. If...
A surge in eating disorders in Medi-Cal patients shows stark gaps in care
LA Times via Yahoo News· 10 months agoKim Nguyen and her psychiatrist agreed she needed more care for her eating disorder. But getting it...
What Are Seizures?
Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA wide range of factors can trigger seizures, including medications, lack of sleep, genetics, infection, brain inflammation, and injury, among others....
Here's How Much a $1000 Investment in Catalyst Pharmaceutical Made 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today
Zacks via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoHow much a stock's price changes over time is a significant driver for most investors. Not only can...
How long can the brain survive without oxygen?
Live Science via Yahoo News· 6 months agoTwo medical providers in an ambulance wearing bright uniforms and preparing to slide a man on a stretcher out of the vehicle. The human brain is an...
Letters to the Editor: People with epilepsy are afraid to talk to their doctors. How California can...
Los Angeles Times Opinion via Yahoo News· 2 months agoTo the editor: We at the Epilepsy Foundation Los Angeles were heartbroken to read Paul Karrer's article about his father's death. His story, however, is a tragic outlier. Adults with well-controlled ...
'She's my hero': Birthday fundraiser planned for girl with incurable disease
Albert Lea Tribune, Minn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAug. 12—A year ago last June, Kiara Espinosa's world came crashing down. The then 9-year-old girl, who loves to draw, swim and play outside, was rushed to Rochester, hospitalized and six days ...