New University of Virginia School of Medicine insights into how the brain responds to seizures could facilitate the development of much-needed treatments for the third of patients who don’t respond to existing options. The research, from the labs of UVA’s Ukpong B. Eyo, PhD, and Edward Perez-Reyes, PhD, suggests that immune cells called microglia play important, beneficial […]
Summary: A new study from Aarhus University indicates that certain types of epilepsy medication taken during pregnancy may increase the risk of severe psychiatric disorders in children. The research found a worrying link between the antiseizure medication valproate and the child’s risk of developing psychiatric disorders such as autism, ADHD and intellectual disability. The study underscores […]
A 7-year-old male castrated golden retriever presented for seizures which started 4 weeks prior. He had 8 grand mal, tonic-clonic seizures in that time, and had been normal between seizures at home. Complete physical and neurological examinations were unremarkable. A complete blood count (CBC), chemistry analysis, urinalysis, and thyroid level performed 2 weeks prior to […]
Introduction Medical craft cannabis alludes to a particular sort of pot that is developed and handled explicitly for therapeutic purposes. High-quality, potent strains tailored to specific medical conditions are produced using advanced cultivation techniques in this type of cannabis. Medical craft cannabis, in contrast to recreational cannabis, is prescribed by licensed healthcare professionals and is […]
Epileptic patients in the Seizure Monitoring Unit (SMU) at the Foothills Medical Centre regularly spend days in isolation as doctors monitor their symptoms, but volunteers are stepping up to provide companionship and critical support when it’s needed most. The SMU is a clinical space with four treatment beds where the brain waves of patients are […]
Evan Molloy was having 40 seizures per week but will soon take on some of the world’s best athletes at the 2023 IBSA World Games An albino judo athlete from Wiltshire who was diagnosed with epilepsy – dashing his dreams of competing in the Tokyo Paralympics – is now seizure free and preparing for the […]
