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The impact of electrolytes in pathogenesis of simple febrile convulsions
Febrile convulsion is one of the most common seizure disturbances in children with an approximate rate of 2%–5%, febrile seizures (FSs) occur between the age of 6 and 60 months with a 38°C or higher temperature, and they do not result from central ...
Azad Farhan Hawas +2 more
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Effect of Health Education Program on Knowledge and Attitude of Mothers of a Febrile Convulsive Child [PDF]
Background: febrile convulsion (FC) in childrenis a common presentation in family medicine and pediatric clinics. Parental anxiety and fear of fever are often related to inadequate knowledge.
Hanaa S. Said, Hala A. El-Maghawry
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Lumbar puncture refusal in febrile convulsion [PDF]
A descriptive study was carried out on patients admitted for febrile convulsion over a two-year period to determine rate of lumbar puncture (LP) refusal, factors associated with LP refusal and outcome of such patients.
Boey, Christopher Chiong Meng +1 more
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Aim:To analyze trends in the prophylaxis of febrile convulsions (FC) in childhood by comparing two cohorts from the previous two decades (2007-2008 versus 2017-2018).Materials and Methods:The cohort consisted of 272 children with FC who were followed up ...
Seda Kanmaz +9 more
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Background: Na + /Ca 2+ exchanger (NCX) plays a crucial role in pentylenetetrazol-induced convulsion. However, it is unclear whether NCX is critically involved in hyperthermia-induced convulsion.
Dan Sun +8 more
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Iron-deficiency anemia as a risk factor for the first simple febrile convulsion
Background: Febrile seizure is the most common convulsive disorder in childhood. The role of iron in the metabolism of neurotransmitters and carrying oxygen to the brain suggests the possibility of a relationship between iron-deficiency anemia and ...
Ahmed K T Al Kenani +2 more
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Prognostic factors for epilepsy following first febrile seizure in Saudi children
BACKGROUND: Febrile seizure is the most common convulsive event during childhood, but it is generally considered benign. OBJECTIVES: To estimate the rate of epilepsy after first presentation of febrile seizure and to describe factors that can predispose ...
Abdullah I. Almojali +2 more
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PARENTAL KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES REGARDING FEBRILE CONVULSION IN TABUK CITY, SAUDI ARABIA
Background: Febrile convulsion is a common condition can traumatize the parents. Its a benign convulsive disorder in children under 5-year-old. In our study we assess the level of parent’s knowledge, attitude and practices regarding febrile convulsion ...
Abdullah Ismail Alsharif , Sarah Mohammed Alzahrani
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Parental knowledge, attitude and practices regarding febrile convulsion
Background: Febrile convulsion is a condition which can emotionally traumatize most parents. Inadequate knowledge regarding febrile convulsion can cause parental anxiety.
Syeda Kausar Anjum +4 more
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Serum Zinc Level in Children with Febrile Convulsion and its Comparison with that of Control Group [PDF]
Objective: Febrile convulsion is the most common disorder in childhood with good prognosis. There are different hypotheses about neurotransmitters and trace element (such as zinc) changes in cerebrospinal fluid and serum, which can have a role in ...
Harandi, Nahid Vahid +3 more
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