Seizures with fever occur in 3% to 5% of children in North America and Europe[1,2] and in up to 14% of children of Asian origin.[3] In most children, these seizures are the manifestation of an... Read More
Convulsive status epilepticus accounts for 70% of episodes of status epilepticus (SE) occurring in infants and children.[1] Status epilepticus, whether convulsive or nonconvulsive, is “an epileptic... Read More
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder in childhood. Although most children who have an epileptic seizure do well, the diagnosis of such a seizure in a child can cause considerable anxiety for... Read More
The use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) is ubiquitous in the treatment of cardiovascular disorders. These agents inhibit the action of the angiotensin-converting enzyme that... Read More
Lyme disease is a tick-borne zoonosis caused in North America by infection with the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. Humans acquire Lyme disease through the bite of an infected tick.[1] The... Read More