Incidence of seizure in united states

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Avatar m tn It is estimated that in 2007, 3,800 children will be diagnosed with leukemia throughout the United States. About 2,790 new cases of childhood ALL are expected to occur in 2007." You can find more information from their website: http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org They have figures on incidence according to gender, race, ethnicity, etc. hope this helps!
Avatar m tn I was surprised by this article - and rather dismayed. I hate posting negative news but I always think it is better to know. Of course, I happen to be a diabetic.....wouldn't you just know? Diabetes Is Leading Cause of Attributable Cases of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Nick Mulcahy April 28, 2010 (Washington, DC) — Which risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is associated with the largest proportion of cases of the disease in the United States?
Avatar n tn s reagent)missed to catch some of the incidence of HIV ? And if it is true,what kind of the incidence had been missed ? And what is the 'New technology and methodology developed by CDC ? In my country,this article had been reported by the goverment to imply that maybe the old technology have missed to catch some of the infection of HIV.
Avatar m tn In the United States an estimate 1 million people has HIV out of a population of over 350 million. Among the persons who have HIV about 60% are men who have sex with men. Thus if one's partner is not an IV drug user, the statistical likelihood that a person has HIV is less than 1 in 1000 and probably lower. If you have had 1 negative HIV test at any time more than 8 weeks after your last sexual contact with a partner who concerns you, you can be confident that you do not have HIV.
1293887 tn?1332702847 Oh, wow! My husband is in the Air Force too. We live in Georgia, so don't know much about any bases in Ohio or know anyone stationed there. Good luck to her!
779343 tn?1235802351 My name is Cassandra. I am 21 years old and live in Virginia (United States). Just to note, I am a lesbian and have never had any heterosexual sexual contact of any sort; Further, I never have and never will be involved in any intravenous drug use--I do NOT do drugs. On a lighter note, I look forward to contributing to these forums and getting to know each and every one of you! Now, for my question: I have been in a long-term committed relationship (with a woman) for three years.
Avatar f tn Well, the United States has a very low incidence of Rabies in dogs. Usually, it is in bats and rats etc. But, even then the U.S. is low compared to other countries. So it is unlikely you will get Rabies. But, you can get a second opinion from another doctor and see if they recommend vaccination. Too bad you didn't get the dog owners information to follow up.
Avatar m tn There is an extremely high incidence of HIV in Hong Kong, and you are reasonable to be concerned. Not all condoms manufactured outside of the United States will contain HIV. You would not seroconvert until six weeks have gone by, so wait two months and get tested.
148588 tn?1465778809 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to gather data on the prevalence of diabetes in all 50 states for each year between 1996 and 2013. They also found the average temperature for each state in each year from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Comparing the two, they found that the higher the average temperature in a particular time and place, the higher the age-adjusted incidence of diabetes. Overall, as the average annual temperature rose by 1 degree Celsius (or 1.
1310633 tn?1430224091 In the United States, the fiscal cliff refers to the economic effects that could result from tax increases, spending cuts and a corresponding reduction in the US budget deficit beginning in 2013 if existing laws remain unchanged. The deficit—the difference between what the government takes in and what it spends—is projected to be reduced by roughly half in 2013.
Avatar m tn Every hospital in the United States will treat a patient regardless of the ability to pay. So this is a nonsense story about "not having insurance". If you go to the ER you will get a bill. If you have no money you request the bill to be charged under the Hill-Burton Act. Clinics in New York see patients without the ability to pay for a flat ten dollars. And by the way, under Obamacare it is mandated that he purchase insurance. I am concerned he might have a tumor or brain bleed.
Avatar f tn Lyme disease has a worldwide distribution and is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. Incidence, clinical manifestations, and presentations vary by geography, season, and recreational habits. Lyme neuroborreliosis (LNB) is neurologic involvement secondary to systemic infection by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi in the United States and by Borrelia garinii or Borrelia afzelii species in Europe.
Avatar m tn A 16-percent solution of human serum gamma globulin in a dose of 0.05 ml/lb was used. The gamma globulin was prepared from blood donated in the United States. A significant decrease in the prevalence of hepatitis during that year as compared to the previous year was seen in preliminary observations in both Korea and Vietnam. However, close examination of monthly hepatitis rates revealed that the decrease had begun 4 months before the gamma globulin prophylaxis program was initiated.
Avatar f tn Well, augmentin can also cause seizures as a side effect of its amoxicillin component, even though the incidence is low. Other antibiotics likely to cause seizures are ciprofloxacin, cefdinir, cephalexin, and penicillin (there are others too like metronidazole and TB drug INH etc). Usually taking vitamin B along with antibiotic prevents the likelihood of seizures. Please discuss with your doctor. Take care!
672788 tn?1238120672 Where there is no family history its kind of impossible to say, the population as a whole in the us has a prevelance of Bipolar Illness of 1 in 83 people - about 1.7% of the population. This is high and has grown but a lot of people, me included, suspect it has more to do with your collapsing medical system than any real boom in Bipolar numbers.
Avatar m tn They think very early vaccinations can harm the immune system. The United States has the most aggressive vaccination protocol.
649848 tn?1534633700 000036 homicides were committed per gun in the United States in 2013. For those of you who don’t like doing math, that’s less than four homicides per 100,000 guns. The numbers aren’t too much higher when compared with the number gun owners in America -- which is a significantly smaller figure than the number of guns in circulation, since many gun owners own more than one firearm.
Avatar m tn Often there as many as four drugs prescribed and they must be taken for long periods of time without missing a dose. For an evaluation of the drugs and the United States protocols look up Pubmed, the United States government database. Although commonly thought of as a lung disease the TB bacteria can grow anywhere in the body and encapsulate themselves. It is not appropriate to state on an internet board "the need for surgery does not arise". This is a judgemental call.
Avatar f tn Your husband just absolutely positively never touch alcohol again. In the United States most practicioners don't provide anti-seizure medications until the third seizure. You have a life-threatening situation. These episodes mandate revocation of a drivers license is every state in the U.S. until at least a year has gone by without seizures. An accident with a car and a history of seizures is a felony, notwithstanding the danger to others.
Avatar f tn Reporting of adverse events and medication errors by healthcare professionals and consumers is voluntary in the United States.