Article updated and reviewed by Peter B. Kang, MD, Assistant in Neurology, Children's Hospital Boston, and Instructor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA on May 18, 2005.
A seizure is an event characterized by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, usually resulting in abnormal movements, abnormal sensations, and/or changes in consciousness. An individual is usually diagnosed as having
Happy Thanksgiving! Next week, President Obama will issue a pardon to another fortunate turkey while most of us partake in the yearly... Read more »
This question has been on my mind lately after my son’s neurologist recommended a name-brand medication to treat his seizures instead of... Read more »
In 2009 I wrote about my experience taking SAM-e (S-adenosyl-L-methionine) to treat my depression. SAM-e is a natural compound which can be... Read more »
The one size fits all approach to medicine has always presented problems when it comes to meeting individual needs. The same medication... Read more »
A few days ago someone posted on my depression website that they wanted a natural fix for their depression, because they had heard that... Read more »
Scientists working with rats have found that animals who have a salt deficiency appear to shy away from activities they normally enjoy. The... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reporting that the antidepressant Norpramin (desipramine hydrochloride tablets USP) should be given with... Read more »
The so-called "natural" diet supplement known as Brazilian diet pills contains potentially addictive antidepressants, tranquilizers, and... Read more »