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Epilepsy Discovery Reveals Why Some Seizures Prove Deadly
New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has shed light on the No. 1 cause of epilepsy deaths, suggesting a long-sought answer for why some patients die unexpectedly following an epileptic seizure.
The researchers found that a certain type of seizure is associated with sudden death in a mouse model of epilepsy and that death occurred only when the seizure induced failure of the respiratory system.
The new understanding will help scientists in their efforts to develop ways to prevent sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, or SUDEP. Based on their research, the UVA team has already identified potential approaches to stimulate breathing in the mice and prevent death after a seizure. The team believe that this new approach could one day help save lives.
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Tuesday, December 22nd 2020, 6:54 pm
By: Anjelicia Bruton
OKLAHOMA CITY -
After two snowstorms in about two weeks, Oklahoma City crews said they are still on track with their ice storm debris cleanup plan.
As of Tuesday, crews have picked up 35,000 tons of ice storm debris with about 65,000 more to go.
It s costing the city around seven to $10 million to pick up all of the debris.
President Trump approved a disaster declaration for Oklahoma County and 12 others.
The city said the first pass will be completed by the end of January. They ve added extra resources to be sure of it.
“One day last week as a matter of fact, we’ve had 85 trucks running at one time. So, we’ve had quite a few collection crews working,” Utilities Director Chris Browning said.