Soticlestat, a small molecule that inhibits the activity of cholesterol 24-hydroxylase, one of several enzymes responsible for catabolism of cholesterol, has the potential to translate into a useful therapy for epilepsy, but more research from clinical trials are needed, experts said. A compound that inhibits cholesterol catabolism has potential as an antiseizure drug, according to […]
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Here is a story from the UK but can relate to anywhere in the world today. Maybe even happening to you and your world. Read on…. I cannot remember becoming disabled. A seizure meant I lost consciousness, hit the concrete with my face, and then spent a few weeks healing and waiting to see a […]
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can happen after a blow or a jolt to your head. It happens if the impact was strong enough to make your brain move rapidly back and forth inside your skull. This results in chemical changes in your brain that affect its normal function. There are […]
Epilepsy is a chronic disorder in the central nervous system hence it is also called a neurological disorder. This disorder usually causes abnormal brain activity, leading to seizures or periodic unusual behaviour, sensations, or loss of self-awareness. According to Deegbea, Aziato and Attiogbea (2019), epilepsy interrupts the normal electrical activity of the brain to cause […]
Epileptics who sleep on their stomachs may be at a higher risk of an unexpected, sudden death, says the American Academy of Neurology. Epilepsy is a brain disorder characterized by seizures. People with epilepsy who experience tonic clonic seizures (formally called grand mal seizures) that affect the whole brain are more likely to die suddenly […]
