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Drawing-induced epilepsy reported

EpilepsyMar 24 06

Artists beware. In the journal Neurology this month, doctors report a case of reflex epilepsy triggered by the experience of drawing.

At presentation, the 19-year-old student had experienced short-lasting twitches in both arms shortly before losing consciousness and exhibiting seizure-type activity for two minutes. He was working on a drawing assignment at the time symptoms began.

The patient reported previous episodes of twitching of the arms and “special sensations” while drawing but not while engaged in any other activities.

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Atkins diet may reduce seizures in children with epilepsy

EpilepsyOct 10 05

The popular Atkins low-carbohydrate diet not only helps some people lose weight, it might have a role in preventing seizures in children with epilepsy, say researchers at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.

In a study of six patients, including three patients 12 years old and younger on the Atkins regimen for at least four months, two children and one young adult were seizure-free and were able to reduce use of anti-convulsant medications, according to Johns Hopkins. Findings of the study also showed that seizure control could be long-lasting on the diet, with the three patients continuing to be seizure-free for as long as 20 months.

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