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Seizures :: Information on seizure, convulsions

A seizure is a sudden change in behavior due to an excessive electrical activity in the brain. There are a wide variety of possible symptoms of seizures, depending on what parts of the brain are affected. Many types of seizures cause loss of consciousness with twitching or shaking of the body. However, some seizures consist of staring spells that can easily go unnoticed. Occasionally, seizures can cause temporary abnormal sensations or visual disturbances.

Heartburn :: Sweaty nights and heartburn

It’s the middle of night and you have just woken up in a sweat. You first probably check other symptoms of heartburn in this case.

Heart Disease :: Improve the safety of implantable cardiac devices

In its ongoing commitment to improve the safety monitoring of implantable cardiac devices and provide earlier notice to doctors and patients of potential problems, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its retrospective review of malfunctions of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and pacemakers occurring from 1990-2002. The findings were presented at the Heart Rhythm Society “Policy Conference on Pacemaker and ICD Performance,” in Washington, DC.

Breast Cancer :: Digital mammography benefit

Women with dense breasts, women younger than 50, and those who are perimenopausal may benefit from digital mammograms.

Cataract :: Hispanics at High Risk for Cataracts

Hispanic adults in the United States are more likely than whites or blacks to have cataract-related vision problems due to language and financial barriers, researchers report.

HIV :: Early symptoms of HIV

The only way to know if one is infected is to be tested for HIV infection. You cannot rely on symptoms to know whether or not you are infected. Many people who are infected with HIV do not have any symptoms at all for many years.

Epilepsy :: Epileptics may be prone to Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar symptoms appear to be more prevalent among people with epilepsy than among those with other chronic medical conditions, new research indicates.

Breast Cancer :: Specialists Improve Breast Cancer Care

Elderly women with breast cancer whose surgeons refer them to cancer specialists are twice as likely to be prescribed tamoxifen, a treatment recommended for preventing recurrence of the disease, a new study shows.

Incontinence :: Incontinence Linked to Depression in Women

Women with moderate-to-severe urinary incontinence are two or three times more likely to be seriously depressed than continent women, according to new study results — which suggests that doctors should be assessing the mental health of women with incontinence.

Renal Failure :: Nano for artificial kidneys

Nanotechnological filters could lead to wearable or implantable artificial kidneys.