Tag Archives: Epilepsy

History of ketogenic diet for epilepsy

Signore JM. Human nutritions and healthy diets. Benefits of an all-liquid ketogenic diet. Instead, fatty acids are used as the major source of fuel. Epilepsy: treatment of institutionalized adult patients with a ketogenic diet. Seizure 52 15— Shimazu et al. NBC Dateline. Treatment with MAD was shown to be more effective in seizure control when… Read More: History of ketogenic diet for epilepsy »

Medical News Today: Can the keto diet treat epilepsy?

The keto diet is low in carbohydrates and protein and very high in fat. Evidence suggests that it can reduce the frequency of seizures, and some people with epilepsy who follow the diet stop experiencing seizures altogether. Typically, people who try the diet for this purpose are also taking antiepileptic medications. However, the keto diet… Read More: Medical News Today: Can the keto diet treat epilepsy? »

Is Epilepsy Drug Use in Pregnancy Linked to ADHD?

By E.J. Mundell HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When a woman with epilepsy uses the anti-seizure drug valproate during a pregnancy, the odds that her baby will go on to develop ADHD rise, a new study suggests. The Danish report can’t prove that valproate causes attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in these cases,… Read More: Is Epilepsy Drug Use in Pregnancy Linked to ADHD? »

How a Smart Watch Detects Seizures and Helps Manage Epilepsy

More than 3 million people in the US have epilepsy – including half a million children. That’s a lot of worried parents and loved ones considering epileptic seizures can’t be predicted. A medical device that was approved by the FDA earlier this year is helping those diagnosed with epilepsy manage their condition, and ease the… Read More: How a Smart Watch Detects Seizures and Helps Manage Epilepsy »