The disease is associated with a genetic defect in the SCN1A gene, although it can occur without the genetic defect. It is diagnosed based on a child’s clinical signs and symptoms, and the diagnosis can be supported with diagnostic testing. Seizures caused by Dravet syndrome are particularly difficult to control. The anticonvulsant treatments that are commonly used for most seizure disorders are usually not effective for decreasing the seizures that occur in Dravet syndrome, but research is ongoing and new strategies and options have become available....

Green, along with his teammates and even Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, made his way through Oakland on buses, cars and floats as fans cheered on. As the parade came to an end at the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, Green had some final words for the Cavaliers. MORE: Riley Curry steals show at parade | Warriors fan sees all the pain pay off Watch as Green took some final jabs at the Cavs in an interview with CSN Bay Area....

The on-to-the-next-one mentality that has allowed him to make it from tiny Gadsden, Ala., to Paul Brown Stadium can’t help the Bengals cornerback move beyond what occurred early Friday on a strip of Interstate 75 in Cincinnati. That’s where three people perished in a horrific car accident. MORE: Biggest NFL Draft regrets | 10 best undrafted free agents ever Kirkpatrick feels as though he could have prevented it. Just before the fatal wreck, the fifth-year pro out of Alabama sat with his friend, 30-year-old Kory Wilson, known on the Cincinnati rap scene by his stage name — Kalyko — at a local night spot....

Babies have historically been symbols of new beginnings. They represent the continuation of human existence and its evolution. A crying baby can also represent disappointment. Babies cry when they don’t receive what they’d like and don’t know how to express this. Your subconscious might be experiencing a similar feeling. Some people believe that a baby in your dreams represents your inner child. [6] X Research source With an image of a dancing baby in your dreams, your deepest self is feeling great joy....

When we sleep, our brains clear out the memories we’ve made while we’re awake, deciding what to keep and what to discard. Forgetting is an active process, explained the authors of the study published in the journal Science. But less is known about this process during the different phases of sleep. The team found that during the rapid eye movement (REM) sleep phase—or active sleep when we are thought to dream—special nerve cells appear to actively contribute to forgetting....

Not only did the “Scottish Psychopath” retain the title he won at WrestleMania in April, he defeated Randy Orton, a future WWE Hall of Famer who has been on, arguably, the best run of his 20-year career. The two superstars were at each other’s throats for weeks. Both men cut scathing promos that cut deep into the other’s past, and Orton took the feud to a violent and disrespectful level when he recently assaulted legends like Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels in the ring....

These hopes now seem quaint. The democratic aspirations articulated by so many in the past decade overlooked some important facts. Democracy, for instance, is easy to demand but hard to sustain. The color revolutions have faded quickly. Last month Georgian president Mikhail Saakashvili declared a state of emergency for nine days. In Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko’s election has been followed by fracturing and squabbling within the reform coalition. A more important overlooked fact is that nondemocratic regimes have proved themselves adept at perfecting techniques to cement their hold on power....

California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers raced to State Route 91 in Corona after the woman allegedly rammed her Jeep Wrangler into a Tesla, forcing two cars off the road on August 12. Kaylynn Heatley, 21, fled the scene following the multi-car crash, according to Fox11 Los Angeles citing police. All victims were then transported to the hospital with “major” injuries, according the CHP. The outlet added the injuries sustained in the crash were so severe for one victim that they needed to have one of their limbs amputated....

Russia blamed the strikes on Ukrainian forces, with the most recent one hitting an oil tanker on an airfield in Kursk. Russia officials said there were two explosions Monday—one at the Engels airfield in the Saratov region and another involving an engulfed fuel truck at the Dyagilevo airfield near the city of Ryazan. Ryazan is southeast of Moscow, while Saratov is about 373 miles from Ukraine. Baza, a Russian news channel, reported on Tuesday that drones targeted a facility in the Bryansk region, about 50 miles inside Russia’s border with Ukraine....

The lawsuit reaches out to virtually everyone whose life has been touched by the drug. Many of the plaintiffs claim they got hooked taking OxyContin exactly as their doctors prescribed it. Others were prescribed OxyContin when a milder drug would have done the job. Even users who suffered no ill effects can sign on, claiming a “risk of addiction.” Relatives can join, too. According to the lawsuit, Carol Wagoner, 44, is now caring for the two young girls her daughter abandoned in the haze of her Oxy addiction....

Freshman phenom Tyus Jones led the Blue Devils with 24 points, seven assists and six rebounds, despite suffering an injury in the second half. He did return after a short stint on the bench. MORE: Tar Heels usher dons blue beard | Cards beat Cavs | Belmont punches ticket “I played through a good amount of pain, but in a game like this, I owed it to my teammates to give it my all,” Jones said in a televised postgame interview on ESPN....

See, Spartans fans now know their team will play the Blue Devils in the Final Four in Indianapolis next weekend, and no matter how much Tom Izzo confidence is coursing through their veins, watching Duke’s clinic on Sunday had to be chilling. MORE: Duke advances with win | Final Four schedule | PHOTOS: Elite Eight gallery Because if Duke repeats its performance in Indianapolis, the Spartans don’t have much of a chance to win the game....

Types of Spine Surgery That May Cause a Dural Sac Tear Spine surgery and spinal cord surgery can cause a dural tear for a number of reasons. The dura is a thin layer of tissue that covers and protects the spinal cord. It lies in between the spine (the bone) and the spinal cord (nerve tissue). Durotomy, which is an incision in the dura, can be a planned part of the surgical technique....

Salvador Panelo, who is also Duterte’s chief legal counsel, made the remarks in explaining a speech given by the president on Monday in which he called on Filipino politicians to revise the constitution to protect his leadership from the military, The Manila Times reported. Duterte purportedly fears that the Filipino military will act on its constitutional role as protector of the people to forcibly remove him from office over the country’s myriad problems, including official corruption, the brutal war on drugs, and terrorism....

Juve handed Dybala a new contract worth €7 million-per-year in April, a deal that will ostensibly keep the 23-year-old attacker in Turin until 2022 at least. Mbappe: I’m the luckiest player! Prior to pledging his future to the Bianconeri, the former Palermo starlet had been on the radar of a host of clubs, with Real Madrid among those linked. Despite committing to Juventus, Dybala’s name continues to be attached with Europe’s elite clubs, but his agent insists that he is happy in Italy....

Argentina international Dybala was Juve’s top scorer on the way to the Scudetto last season, with 19 goals in 34 Serie A appearances. Form and fitness woes have left him short of that level this time around and he caused a stir by refusing to shake Allegri’s hand after being substituted during the second half of last weekend’s 2-0 win at Sassuolo. Marotta: Dybala contract is close Juventus host rivals Inter in the Derby d’Italia on Sunday, where Dybala is set to start with national team boss Edgardo Bauza looking on from the stands....

There had been reports the Argentina star may be on the bench for the first leg at Juventus Stadium on Tuesday having taken part in training on Monday. However, the forward was not included in Juve’s squad, which was announced before head coach Massimiliano Allegri addressed the media for his pre-match news conference. Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino had been speaking about the quality of Dybala in his own media briefing before Juve released their squad....

Researchers out of Johns Hopkins University analyzed data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) of Medicare beneficiaries with and without cognitive impairment who died at 65 or older to see if place of death affected their satisfaction of end-of-life care. The team found that the most common place of death for seniors with cognitive impairment was in the home. People without cognitive impairment were equally as likely to die at home or in the hospital....

This article discusses the symptoms and potential causes of dyspepsia. It also covers how it might be diagnosed and the potential treatments for symptoms, as well as when to see a healthcare provider. Symptoms of Dyspepsia There is a set of symptoms used to help diagnose dyspepsia. As many as 20% of adults have dyspepsia symptoms in North America. Many of the symptoms are also common to other conditions, however....

Today’s task? Find a new striker. What are we looking for? Well, ideally we would like somebody with proven Premier League experience. Said targets must also pose a considerable physical threat, but be more than just a targetman – we want to find someone in the ‘good feet for a big man’ category. Any ideas? Feel free to fire them out. “Andy Carroll?” Let’s try for somebody who isn’t permanently broken....