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Conversion Disorder and Epilepsy…

February 24, 2018
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What is it?

Is it epilepsy or conversion disorder?

The term “conversion” comes from the idea that psychological distress is being converted into a physical symptom.

The cause is not known.

Posted in Epilepsy, Research
Tags: conflict, Conversion Disorder, diagnosis, distress, duration, EEG, Epilepsy, Neurologists, physical symptom, PNES, prognosis, psychiatrists, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, psychological problems, subconscious

Two Tests Could Aid in Risk Assessment and Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

January 19, 2011
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From “The New York Times”, published January 18, 2011…

“Researchers are reporting major advances toward resolving two underlying problems involving Alzheimer’s disease: How do you know if someone who is demented has it? And how can you screen the general population to see who is at risk?…”

Posted in Epilepsy, News, Research
Tags: alzheimer's, diagnosis, mental decline, predict, risks, tests

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