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Seizure (Epilepsy) Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which the person has seizures. There are two kinds of seizures, focal and generalized. There are...learn more »
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Seizure (Epilepsy) Article
- Introduction
- What is epilepsy?
- What causes epilepsy?
- What are the different kinds of seizures?
- Focal seizures
- Generalized seizures
- What are the different kinds of epilepsy?
- When are seizures not epilepsy?
- First seizures
- Febrile seizures
- Nonepileptic events
- Eclampsia
- How is epilepsy diagnosed?
- Can epilepsy be prevented?
- How can epilepsy be treated?
- How does epilepsy affect daily life?
- Are there special risks associated with epilepsy?
- What research is being done on epilepsy?
- How can I help research on epilepsy?
- What to do if you see someone having a seizure
- Conclusion
- Where can I get more information?
Encephalopathy Encephalopathy means brain disease, damage, or malfunction. Causes of encephalopathy are varied and numerous. The main symptom of...learn more »
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Encephalopathy Article
- Encephalopathy facts
- Encephalopathy definition and overview
- What causes encephalopathy?
- What are the symptoms of encephalopathy?
- How is encephalopathy diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for encephalopathy?
- What are the complications of encephalopathy?
- What is the prognosis (outlook) for encephalopathy?
- Can encephalopathy be prevented?
- For more information on types of encephalopathy
Mitochondrial Disease Learn about mitochondrial disease, genetic disease in which include a group of neuromuscular diseases that are caused by damage...learn more »
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Mitochondrial Disease Article
- What is mitochondrial myopathies?
- Is there any treatment for mitochondrial disease?
- What is the prognosis for mitochondrial disease?
- What research is being done for mitochondrial disease?
- Organizations
Genetic Disease Genetic disease is a disorder or condition caused by abnormalities in a person's genome. Types of genetic inheritance include...learn more »
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Genetic Disease Article
- What is a genetic disease?
- What are the different types of inheritance?
- Single gene inheritance
- Multifactorial inheritance
- Chromosome abnormalities
- Mitochondrial inheritance
- What is the human genome?
Seizures Symptoms and Types Seizures are divided into two categories: generalized and partial. Generalized seizures are produced by electrical impulses from...learn more »
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Seizures Symptoms and Types Article
- Epilepsy and an overview of the types of seizures
- Types of generalized seizures (including grand mal)
- Absence seizures
- Myoclonic seizures
- Clonic seizures
- Tonic seizures
- Atonic seizures
- Types of partial seizures
- Simple partial seizures
- Complex partial seizures
- Focal seizure that evolves into a generalized convulsive ("grand-mal") seizure
Children's Health Children's health is focused on the well-being of children from conception through adolescence. There are many aspects of...learn more »
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Children's Health Article
- Introduction
- Children's growth and development
- Children's illnesses
- Children's injuries
- Children's behavior
- Children's mental illness
- Family health and children
- Community health and children
- Health care for children
Teens Teenagers recognize that they are developmentally between child and adult. Teen health prevention includes maintaining a healthy...learn more »
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Teens Article
- What's involved with teen disease prevention?
- What can teens expect during health checkups?
- What immunizations do teenagers need?