Treatments for Seizures and Epilepsy
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Dr. Robert McInnis discusses the latest novel treatments for seizures and epilepsy. He gives an overview of the causes that may lead to developing seizures and epilepsy. He reviews the role of food, like the ketogenic diet, which can help to control the instances of seizure episodes and how anti-epileptic drugs that can be used for prevention. Finally he goes over what to do when someone is having a seizure and treatments available for epilepsy.
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