Epilepsy is associated with an increased risk of sudden death. In a review of the literature, researchers found that 73% of deaths in these individuals occurred while sleeping on their stomachs. Further, in a subgroup, epileptics younger than 40 were 40 times more likely to be found on their stomach at the time of death.
Neurology Jan 21, 2015
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Sunday, April 12, 2015
Monday, November 3, 2014
Fish Oil to Reduce Seizure Frequency
In a study of patients with epilepsy, those that took 3 capsules of fish oil per day demonstrated fewer seizures than a higher dose fish oil group and placebo (corn oil).
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry Sept 8, 2014
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry Sept 8, 2014
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