Epilepsy (from Ancient Greek ἐπιληψία) is a common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures. Some definitions of epilepsy require that seizures be recurrent and unprovoked, but others require only a single seizure combined with brain alterations which increase the chance of future seizures. In many cases a cause cannot be identified, however factors that are associated include brain trauma, strokes, brain cancer, and drug and alcohol misuse among … [Read more...]
APRIL is National Autism Awareness Month !!!
April 1, 2012 by
National Autism Awareness Month April is National Autism Awareness Month. Autism, known more precisely as the autism spectrum disorders (ASD’s), represents a broad group of developmental disorders characterized by impaired social interactions, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors, or severely limited activities and interests. During this time it is important to reflect on this urgent public health challenge and rededicate ourselves to addressing the … [Read more...]
