A Child, a Bizarre Tumor and a Perilous Operation

A little girl, a rare tumor and a new surgical procedure that may make everything normal again.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/13/health/13tumo.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By KERIDWEN CORNELIUS

Evidence a High-Fat Diet Works to Treat Epilepsy

A new study indicates that a high-fat diet has proved effective in reducing seizures in children whose epilepsy does not respond to medication.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/06/health/research/06epil.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By ALIYAH BARUCHIN

Really?: The Claim: During a Seizure, You Can Swallow Your Tongue

One problem with medical myths is that they can sometimes lead well-meaning people to do ill-advised things.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/22/health/22real.html?ex=1366516800&en=e77862d83f3043c0&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By ANAHAD O’CONNOR

Study Finds Home Defibrillator Is No Help

Consumers are unlikely to benefit from household versions of automated external defibrillators meant to revive victims of sudden heart seizures, a new study found.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/02/business/02heart.html?ex=1364875200&en=2235344d52467072&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By BARNABY J. FEDER

Study Finds No Increase in Survival Rates With Home Defibrillators

Consumers are unlikely to benefit from household versions of automated external defibrillators meant to revive victims of sudden heart seizures, a new study found.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/02/business/02heart.html?ex=1364788800&en=4d425cba43b0f7ea&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By BARNABY J. FEDER