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Psychogenic non-epileptic seizure patients can reduce seizures with cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). A study found that psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) can become worse with antiepileptic medications and so another form of treatment is necessary in order to treat patients with PNES. The researchers assigned 38 patients to one of four groups: Medication (flexible dose sertraline ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis paroxysmal symptoms can be confused with seizures due to its sudden onset. Paroxysmal symptoms are unique to multiple sclerosis (MS) and involve unusual sensations or muscular contractions. The main differences between multiple sclerosis paroxysmal symptoms and epileptic seizures are that paroxysmal symptoms do not cause short-circuiting of brain waves and do not have ...click here to read more

Sleep disorders and epileptic seizures are of higher prevalence in those with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that affects the nervous system. Multiple studies have shown higher prevalence of other co-morbid disorders in those with multiple sclerosis, including sleep disorders and epileptic seizures. One study conducted a large scale review of other ...click here to read more

Focal epilepsy seizures link to abnormalities in three brain regions was found using function MRI (fMRI). The latest study found that the three brain regions found with fMRI are the main areas where focal epilepsy seizures originate. The authors wrote, “These brain areas may represent key regional network properties underlying focal epilepsy.” The three brain ...click here to read more

The medical community has long known that people who suffer from epilepsy experience sudden electrical activity in the brain, and now there is significant evidence suggesting that sleep – particularly sleep deprivation – can trigger epileptic seizures. A lack of sleep is associated with a number of negative health effects, including a suppressed appetite, loss ...click here to read more

One moment you can be completely fine, carrying on with your day, and in a split second it can all change. You convulse, you lose control and you begin to act quite differently. If this scenario only occurred to you once, you’ve likely experienced a seizure. But if it becomes a reoccurring event, you could ...click here to read more

A stroke can happen at any time, and it’s important to remember that the danger isn’t necessarily over when the symptoms of a stroke disappear. It may seem like you’ve gotten off scot-free after having suffered from stroke-like symptoms, but an emergency assessment should still be done to prevent future problems from arising. This article ...click here to read more

People with diabetes should regularly check for low blood sugar levels when they exercise at a high altitude. According to a small study published in The Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, exercise could cause hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar) in patients with diabetes during and after a workout. Researchers studied seven people with ...click here to read more

Summer provides a great opportunity for many to get out and experience the great outdoors. With the pandemic continuing to linger, you could be looking to spend some time on the trails and bike paths. These things seem harmless, but there is danger lurking all around you. Here are some ways to help keep you ...click here to read more

According to new research published in the International Journal of Rheumatic Disease, mood disorders are more common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). To reach this conclusion, data was used from patients with RA enrolled in either the Siriraj Rheumatoid Arthritis Registry or the Thai Army Rheumatoid Arthritis Cohort. Wanruchada Katchamart, M.D. from Mahidol University ...click here to read more

You probably know that icing sore joints can help reduce inflammation and ease pain. Cryotherapy is similar to that, except that the temperature is far colder than a simple ice pack. But could you handle the extremely low temperature if it would relieve your joint pain? Many famous athletes already use cryotherapy. You stand upright ...click here to read more

Cervical spondylosis, also known as cervical osteoarthritis or neck arthritis, can be a painful and debilitating condition, but with proper care and treatment, many people who suffer from it can lead normal lives. Cervical spondylosis is common as people age. You don’t hear the term a lot because most people refer to it as either ...click here to read more

Catatonic depression is a subset of depression that is characterized by additional symptoms of extended periods without speaking and remaining motionless for a long time. The term catatonic is not a separate illness, but rather considered an additional part of an already present diagnosis. Other illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia could also have ...click here to read more

Urine pH can reveal important information about your health. Here we look at pH levels in urine and how your diet might impact those levels. We need hydrochloric acid in our stomachs to digest. If we have high acidic levels in the body, it will prevent proper production of stomach acids. A high pH means ...click here to read more