Burns because of epilepsy

Epilepsy and full-thickness burns.

This paper presents various aspects of severe burns involving epileptic patients, who may suffer dramatic accidents during seizure attacks. Epileptics may fall onto an open fire or hot surface (e.g. a kitchen range) and they may upset containers full of boiling liquids, suffering deep burns and scalds. In our experience in this field, the most commonly affected body areas are the face and hands...

Famous success stories from the past—because of epilepsy or despite of it?

John Hall was a successful physician in Stratford-upon-Avon in the early 17th century with an extensive rural practice and was the son-in-law of William Shakespeare (to whom, some fancifully allege, he imparted his medical knowledge). He kept a casebook (written in Latin but later translated into English) of many of his cases (only his apparently successful ones!) which included several patient...

Sirolimus: A Rapid Treatment for Coagulopathy Because of Vascular Malformations

Burns.

The authors present an extensive review of burn epidemiology. They review sources of burns, preventive tools, emergency behaviors to reduce severity, and rehabilitation. Ways are sketched in which the pediatrician can be an effective advocate against burn injuries.

Burns.