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Steps to take if someone is having a seizure

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- “A seizure is a burst of abnormal brain activity or electrical activity in the brain,” said Dr. Neel Shah, a neurologist with Midland Health. “Its essentially a group of ...
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If You See Someone Having a Seizure, This is What You Need to Do

According to the CDC, 1 in 10 people may have a seizure during their lifetime. That means seizures are common, and one day you might need to help someone during or after a seizure. Trump admin sending ...
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Many people have seizures. Here's why it doesn’t always mean epilepsy

The unpredictable, debilitating nature of a seizure can be frightening, for both the person experiencing it and anyone watching nearby. In that moment, control often slips away as muscles stiffen, ...
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Understanding epilepsy: Types of seizures, symptoms and first aid

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized primarily by seizures, epilepsy can present in a variety of ways depending on the individual and the ...
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Doctor shares importance of National Epilepsy Awareness Month

NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH. IT’S AN UNDIAGNOSED AND AND UNDERDIAGNOSED ISSUE THAT CAN AFFECT ANYONE AND RESULT IN A LIFELONG STRUGGLE. JOINING ME THIS MORNING WITH MORE ON THE ...