Now that CBD is such a huge deal, lots of parents are wondering if it’s the right fit for their child. After all, much of the publicity surrounding CBD has stemmed from epilepsy treatments for young children under ten. However, as with most things in the parenting world, giving your child CBD isn’t black and […]
Dravet syndrome (also known as severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy) is a type of epilepsy characterized by episodes of prolonged seizures that begin in the first year of life. It is a rare condition that affects one in 20,000 to 40,000 people worldwide. What causes Dravet syndrome? Dravet syndrome is a genetic condition. In around 80%–90% of patients, the disease […]
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered functional links between dozens of potassium channel gene variants and neonatal epilepsy, according to a study published in JCI Insight. The findings represent a significant advancement in the understanding of the gene KCNQ2, according to Alfred George, Jr., MD, chair and Alfred Newton Richards Professor of Pharmacology and lead author of the study. KCNQ2 was among the first genes […]
Seizures and status epilepticus can occur within 14 days following the administration of inactivated and live-attenuated vaccines. These vaccine-proximate seizures can undermine parental confidence in vaccine safety and affect further vaccination decisions. A recent study suggests that there is no contraindication to administering routine vaccines in children with epilepsy or febrile seizures. The study […]
A measure that calls for creating individualized plans to care for students who have epilepsy or seizure disorders is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk. The Florida Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed the bill (HB 173), after the House gave unanimous support last month. The proposal would require schools to create “individualized seizure action” plans […]
After NHS (National Health Service) drugs failed to work on her son’s rare form of epilepsy, his mother is fighting for cannabis treatment in a last-ditch effort to improve his quality of life. Isaac, Sarah Sugden’s three-year-old son, has a rare gene mutation that has resulted in severe refractory epilepsy that has been resistant to […]
