MCT oil is derived from coconut or palm kernel oil and contains medium-chain triglycerides. FDA does not regulate supplements like prescription drugs. No standardized dosage guidelines exist due to lack of human trials
Seizure is a sudden change in brain's electrical activity. Primary generalized affects entire brain cortex. Partial seizures originate in one brain region. Causes include brain injury, infections, metabolic problems
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Benign glioneuronal tumors arising from cortical or deep grey matter. Most commonly located in temporal lobe (65% of cases). Presents with intractable focal epilepsy in 90% of cases. Typically diagnosed in children or young adults before age 20
Convulsion is rapid muscle contractions causing uncontrolled shaking. Not all epileptic seizures result in convulsions. Can occur from epilepsy, infections, brain trauma, or medical conditions
Hippocampal sclerosis causes severe neuronal cell loss and gliosis in hippocampus. Three types exist: CA1/CA4 (type 1), CA1 (type 2), and CA4 (type 3). ILAE type 1 is most common, type 2 5-10%, type 3 4-7.4%