“It’s all about the brain,” said Jennifer DeWolfe, D.O., professor in the UAB Department of Neurology. “Seizure manifestations are stereotyped, so the same symptoms occur with each seizure that ...

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized primarily by seizures, epilepsy can present in a variety of ways depending on the individual and the ...

A first seizure is a scary and disorienting medical event. Convulsions, losing control of the body or limbs, talking incoherently, intense, unusual feelings, or having the mind go blank right in the ...

The FDA told influenza vaccine makers they should add a warning about an increased febrile seizure risk in babies and preschoolers the day after flu vaccination. The agency made the announcement in ...

Nursing home residents are commonly prescribed painkillers and antidepressants to manage comorbid pain and depressive disorders. This study found that residents prescribed tramadol and a ...

TREATABLE ARE DEFINITELY MAKING A COMEBACK. WE HAVE A NEW WARNING TONIGHT ABOUT YOUNG CHILDREN AND FLU SHOTS. THE FDA IS SAYING NOW THAT IT WANTS MANUFACTURERS TO ADD THE RISK FOR SEIZURES TO THAT ...