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17th Annual Dream for Kids Rally is Saturday In Ottertail
OTTERTAIL, MN (KDLM) – The 17th Annual Dreams for Kids Rally is this Saturday at the Woodshed Bar and Grill in Ottertail, which helps raise money to grand local children’s wishes. This year’s rally will benefit Anna Warner, a third-grader at New York Mills Elementary...
Why does fasting reduce seizures?
Calorie restriction has long been associated with reduced seizures in epilepsy. New research from Boston Children's Hospital helps explain how fasting affects neurons in the brain and could lead the way to new approaches that would avoid the need for fasting or...
A tribute to our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen
Her Majesty The Queen during a visit to the Epilepsy Society in 1985 For seven decades, we have been proud and privileged to have Her Majesty The Queen as Patron of the Epilepsy Society. We know that epilepsy was a cause that was very close to her heart. The Queen's...
Epilepsy rescue therapy significantly increases time between seizure clusters
Newly published data indicates a significant increase in time between seizure clusters (SEIVAL) treated with Neurelis’s Valtoco® CIV. “The most exciting finding of the study is the robustness of the signal in the cluster-interval data,” noted co-author and Assistant...
When Is It OK to Drive If You Have Epilepsy?
If you have epilepsy, you may wonder whether you can drive. The answer to this question is unique to each person. Depending on your specific medical situation and the laws in your state, you may be able to drive if you have epilepsy. Communication with your healthcare...
ADHD and Epilepsy Often Co-Occur — Here’s What Experts Know About the Link
Around 1.2% of people in the United States live with epilepsy, a neurological condition that causes recurring seizures. If you number among those 3.4 million people, you might be much more likely to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than the general...
Rafa receives FDA approval for autoinjector to treat status epilepticus in adults
Rafa Laboratories announced the FDA has granted approval for its 10 mg midazolam autoinjector to treat status epilepticus in adults. According to a release issued by Rafa, the midazolam injector was created in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Joint...
A nasal spray to treat epilepsy
Early results for an anti-seizure drug administered as a nasal spray show a more targeted approach to helping get seizures under control. Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of dementia. Besides memory loss and other cognitive disabilities, patients...
Study trains AI to predict optimal anti-seizure meds for new epilepsy patients
The AI model still has a modest prediction accuracy and is slated for a wider clinical trial soon. An international study led by Monash University has done what could be the world's first demonstration of an AI model that can predict the optimal anti-seizure...
Seizure Frequency in Pregnancy More Likely With Focal Epilepsy
Women with focal epilepsy experienced the greatest risk for increased seizure activity in pregnancy and may require closer monitoring in pregnancy and the postpartum period. “During pregnancy, seizures affect not only the woman with epilepsy, but also her unborn...
Yale neuroscientists say what makes us human may also make us mentally ill
Brain cells that are unique to humans are also linked to autism, schizophrenia, and epilepsy, according to new research published in the journal Science. Scientists and philosophers have long debated what sets humans apart from animals. Now researchers at Yale have...
Machine Learning Benefits Epilepsy Patients
A new study shows that a deep learning model that accurately predict patient response to antiseizure medications (ASMs) in patients with newly diagnosed epilepsy. The findings were reported in JAMA Neurology. Choosing the optimal ASM remains in large part a...
FDA approves LivaNova’s device combo to treat drug-resistant epilepsy
LivaNova snagged twin FDA approvals for an implantable generator and a programming system, which make up its Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy System for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy. Epilepsy is most commonly treated with antiseizure drugs, but some people...
Challenges for Low Middle-Income People with Epilepsy during the Covid-19 Pandemic Lessons Learnt, Call for Action
Abstract Objective The Covid-19 pandemic impacted the care of people with epilepsy (PWE). Several online surveys were conducted but there is limited data regarding impact on low-income PWE from lower-middle income countries (LMICs) who have no access or ability to...
Trauma and non-epileptic seizures: patients need care
ALTHOUGH childhood trauma has long been linked with neurological disorders such as psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES), a recent study has found the severity of trauma is also a key factor in diagnosis. A Melbourne study, recently published on pre-print server...
Mortality 50% higher in veterans with drug-resistant epilepsy vs. general population
Mortality rates were significantly higher among veterans with drug-resistant epilepsy compared with other veterans and the general United States population, researchers reported in JAMA Neurology. Mortality rates were significantly higher among veterans with...
‘As soon as I get up, my normal vision is gone’: Woman with epilepsy left practically bed-bound by rare focal seizures causing permanent triple vision
‘It’s quite hard because I’m so bubbly and energetic, but most of the time now I’m actually in bed,’ explains 27-year-old Emilyjane Vernau, from Tillingham. Almost a decade ago her life was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with epilepsy. She adds: ‘I don’t...
If Your Dog’s Having a Seizure, Here’s What You Should Do
(August 26th is National Dog Day) Few things are as alarming for dog owners as witnessing your pup having a seizure. These situations can make us feel helpless and out of control, but there are steps you can take to help your dog recover safely. We spoke with AKC’s...
New method of examining the brain’s electrical signals could hold the key to better treatment of epilepsy and schizophrenia
Researchers at Aston University are exploring new ways to ‘listen’ to and record electrical signals emitted from brain cells, which could be used to help treat the conditions A new method of examining the brain’s electrical signals could hold the key to better...
Epilepsy Patients Set To Benefit From Non-Invasive, Real-Time Molecular Breath Analysis
Deep Breath Intelligence is pleased to announce the launch of DBI-EPIbreath®, a simple breath test that can provide reliable estimates of circulating concentrations of the antiseizure medication (ASM) valproic acid to aid patient management. This innovative...
