Browsing Theses by Subject "epilepsy"
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Bone health in adults with epilepsy
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-30)Epilepsy has been associated with an increased fracture risk by various studies in the literature. This is attributed to the decreased bone mineral density (BMD) linked to the anti–epileptic drugs (AEDs) that are used to ... -
A Mathematical Model of CA1 Hippocampal Neurons with Astrocytic Input
(University of Waterloo, 2009-06-22)Over time astrocytes have been thought to function in an auxiliary manner, providing neurons with metabolic and structural support. However, recent research suggests they may play a fundamental role in the generation and ... -
Predicting epileptic seizures using nonlinear dynamics
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-23)Epilepsy is a nervous system disorder which affects approximately 1% of the world's population. Nearly 25% of people who have epilepsy are resistant to traditional treatments such as medication and are not candidates for ...