Vasectomy. A safe, effective, economical means of sterilization.

Vasectomy is a common office procedure that is a permanent, safe, and effective form of birth control. It is less expensive and safer than tubal ligation. Physicians who wish to perform the procedure should be aware of the potential complications and explain them to the patient.

Neurocysticercosis.

Neurocysticercosis can be a cause of new-onset seizures. Cysticercosis is caused by fecal-oral spread of the parasite Taenia solium, the pork tapeworm, from affected individuals. Neurocysticercosis results from parasitic invasion of the central nervous system.