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objective absence status epilepticus (ase) is a common form of nonconvulsive status epilepcticus. it is  characterized by loss of consciousness with spike and wave discharges in eeg simultaneously. the most effective treatment of ase is diazepam, either infusion or in divided doses; the former is more expensive since patients must be admitted in an intensive care unit. the aim of this study was...

Typical absences (previously known as petit mal) are generalised seizures that are distinctively diVerent from any other type of epileptic fit. They are pharmacologically unique and demand special attention in their treatment. The prevalence of typical absences among children with epilepsies is about 10%, probably with a female preponderance. Typical absences are easy to diagnose and treat. The...

Following in the footsteps of Billard and Ballantyne, Edith Potter founded from the 1930s onwards the modern subspecialty of perinatal pathology. Her name is eponymously linked with the facial characteristics of infants with bilateral renal agenesis.

seizure is the most common neurologic disorder in the pediatric age. obtaining thorough history and performing complete examination as well as electroencephalography (eeg) are very important in confirming the diagnosis and finding the cause. epileptiform activity may be enhanced by activating procedures including sleep deprivation. in this study we performed short duration (up to 8 hours) sleep...

background: the aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of absenteeism in patients with psoriasis and determine the factors influencing the incidence of absenteeism in these patients. methods: a cross-sectional study from december 2012 to november of 2013 was conducted on 192 psoriasis patients referred to the dermatology clinic of imam khomeini hospital, tehran, iran. the number day of ...