Findings by scientists at USC Dornsife using cryogenic electron microscopy could lead to answers for neurological disorders from anxiety to schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease to autism spectrum disorder. In brief: Scientists at USC Dornsife have, for the first time, determined the structure of a key protein that transports a neurotransmitter responsible for reducing the activity […]
June 09, 2022 | Epilepsy, Featured Slider, Medicine, Neurology, News, Research, Seizures, Technology
In Ontario, Canada, a group of psychologists and members of a community epilepsy support agency had long discussed the need for epilepsy education for schoolteacher’s. “We’ve found that teachers don’t have knowledge of epilepsy, and many are afraid of having children with epilepsy in their classroom because they feel overwhelmed by the possibilities,” said Mary […]
June 08, 2022 | Epilepsy, First Aid for Seizures, Human Interest Epilepsy, News, Parents, Research, Seizures
UC Davis researchers are bringing the benefits of drugs like LSD and cannabis to light. They may be the next big thing in pharmaceuticals for treating a range of problems like depression and anxiety. For decades, possession and use of drugs like LSD and cannabis has come with a threat of prosecution and jail time. […]
June 07, 2022 | Depression, Epilepsy, Medicine, Memory, Neurology, News, Research, Seizures, Technology
There’s good news for women with a mental health condition: Taking antidepressants early in pregnancy doesn’t increase a baby’s risk of having epilepsy or seizures, researchers say. “The findings of this study are very important,” said study co-author Ayesha Sujan of Indiana University Bloomington. “Pregnancy can be a trying time, and the addition of depression, anxiety and other […]
June 07, 2022 | Depression, Epilepsy, Neurology, Research, Seizure Detection, Seizures
Genetic testing results in lower length of stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for infants with epilepsy, according to a study published in the journal Pediatric Neurology. The reduction in hospital stay time in babies with epilepsy who spent time in the NICU was not explained by changes in the severity of illness, birth […]
June 07, 2022 | Epilepsy, Epilepsy in children, Medicine, Neurology, News, Prevention, Research, Seizures, Technology
5 Things You Should Know about SUDEP 1. SUDEP is not well understood. SUDEP stands for “Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy”. It refers to deaths in people with epilepsy that are not from injury, drowning, or other known causes. Most, but not all, cases of SUDEP happen during or right after a seizure. Researchers do […]
June 06, 2022 | Epilepsy, Epilepsy in children, Featured Slider, News, Research, Seizures, SUDEP, Support