Briviact (Brivaracetam)
By: Aya Alrmah This article is meant for educational purposes only and should not be taken as direct medical advice. For any questions or concerns, please speak to your healthcare provider. Traditional anticonvulsant drugs have been used for decades to manage epilepsy, but their low safety margins and poor selectivity have driven the search for […]
Cranial Nerve IV- Trochlear Nerve
By: Varsha Kumari INTRODUCTION: The trochlear nerve is the fourth cranial nerve (CN IV), that contains somatic efferent (motor) nerve fibers responsible for controlling eye movements. It is the smallest of all the cranial nerves, although it has the longest intracranial course making it more vulnerable to injury (Kim et al., 2023). ANATOMY AND FUNCTION: […]
Social History of Epilepsy
By: Sofia Arreguin Social History of Epilepsy Today, medical advancements have furthered our understanding of epilepsy, yet stigmas continue to surround persons with this condition. These individuals often face discrimination in the workplace or by society as many continue to fear or misunderstand the neurological issue. This resembles much of the thinking exhibited by communities […]