Reportedly, absence seizures affect an estimated 6-8 out of every 100,000 children younger than 15 years old each year. Dr (Lt Gen) CS Narayanan, VSM, Chairman of the Institute of Neurosciences at ...

The birth was traumatic and Debbie was having absent seizures - where you lose ... Gradually she was able to be alone with her kids. Now her epilepsy is under control, and she is not having ...

A randomized, double-blind clinical trial that compared three widely used anticonvulsants for childhood absence epilepsy established ... quality of life of children with this condition.

They do not take the place of daily medications and should only be used to help stop a seizure quickly in emergency situations. Depending on the circumstance, they can be administered ...

In his latest column, Gordon shares his family’s journey after his son Adam was diagnosed with epilepsy, reflecting on the ...

Epilepsy in children is treatable, with medicines controlling seizures in most cases, says Dr. Pradnya Gadgil. Early diagnosis and adherence to treatments are crucial. Epilepsy surgery and special ...

"Generally, adults and children have the same types of seizure. However, some may be more common in childhood (for example, absence seizures which can be very brief and are often mistaken for ...

in children <2yrs of age ... Clonazepam may induce absence status in patients with history of absence seizures. Concomitant topiramate may cause hyperammonemic encephalopathy, hypothermia.

in children <2yrs of age ... Clonazepam may induce absence status in patients with history of absence seizures. Concomitant topiramate may cause hyperammonemic encephalopathy, hypothermia.