BACKGROUND Febrile seizures are the most common seizures in children, but their pathogenesis remains unknown. Some studies have suggested an association between the light-dependent secretion of melatonin and the occurrence of febrile seizures. The diurnal and seasonal occurrence of febrile seizures could clarify the role daylight plays in febrile seizures. METHODS In Finland, summer days are ...

Background: Febrile seizures are the most common convulsive disorder in children. There is growing evidence that vitamin D can affect gene expression and modulate various cell metabolisms. Also vitamin D may have a role in the etiology of febrile seizures. We aimed to explore vitamin D status in children with febrile seizure. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 40...

Background: Febrile convulsion is one of the most common types of seizure in childhood (9 month to 5 years of age). Its pathogenesis is unknown, so studying its causes is valuable. The purpose of this study was to determine the serum level of magnesium in children with FC (9 months to 5 years of age). Materials and Methods: In this analytical study, serum level of magnesium in 102 children wi...

background febrile seizure is one of the most prevalent childhood convulsions. there are controversy about possible relation between febrile seizure and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd). the aim of this study was to find the effect of simple febrile seizure on adhd in children. materials and methods in a case-control study all children of 3-12 years old with febrile seizure refer...

objective to evaluate the efficacy and common side effects of intermittent clonazepam in febrile  seizures. materials & methods this study was an experimental trial designed to determine the efficacy of intermittent clonazepam in febrile seizures .thirty patients with an age range of 6 months to 5 years (60% male, 40% female) were studied. children with a history of psychomotor delay, abnormal ...

introduction : it has been reported that low serum ferritin level may increase risk factor of febrile convulsion. the aim of this study was to determine the level of serum ferritin in children with and without febrile convulsion. materials and methods : 40 children, 20 case with febrile convulsion and 20 healthy controls were studied.  case and control group were matched for age, sex and weight...

Background: Febrile seizures are common during childhood and have a good prognosis, although they cause fear and anxiety in parents. Parent education is an important intervention in febrile seizures. Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of two educational strategies, written information vs. written information plus verbal instruction on knowledge, attitudes, concerns, an...

how to cite this article: salehiomran mr, mahzari m. zinc status in febrile seizure: a case-control study. iran j child neurol. 2013 autumn; 7(4):20-23. objective febrile seizure is the most common type of seizure in children. their incidence is 2-5%. there are different hypotheses about relationship between neurotransmitters and trace elements (such as zinc) and febrile seizure. zinc, as a maj...

CONTEXT The rate of febrile seizures increases following measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination but it is unknown whether the rate varies according to personal or family history of seizures, perinatal factors, or socioeconomic status. Furthermore, little is known about the long-term outcome of febrile seizures following vaccination. OBJECTIVES To estimate incidence rate ratios (RRs) an...