A common mix of medications prescribed in nursing homes may raise the risk of seizures in older adults, according to a new study. The study, published in Neurology, the journal of the American Academy ...

The researchers found that the risk for seizures increased with concomitant use of tramadol with CYP2D6-inhibiting versus neutral antidepressants. HealthDay News — Older adults in nursing homes (NHs) ...

COSTA MESA – The state nursing board voted Wednesday to oppose a Senate bill that would give school workers clear authority to administer an anti-seizure medication to students in an emergency. The ...

Epilepsy affects around 610,000 people in the UK, and as many as 21 people a week die of an epileptic seizure. However, health professionals, patient and carers often underestimate the risks. This ...

Time is of the essence when a patient experiences a prolonged seizure, and immediate action is required to prevent long-term neurological damage, according to an article in the April issue of Critical ...

A thorough clinical examination and a detailed history are vital to ensure prompt support of children presenting with febrile seizures Subscribe today for unlimited access to 6,000+ clinical articles, ...

What Is a Seizure and What Is Epilepsy? Seizures, abnormal movements or behavior due to unusual electrical activity in the brain, are a symptom of epilepsy. But not all people who appear to have ...