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Schizencephaly as an Unusual Cause of Adult-Onset Epilepsy: A Case Report
Abstract Schizencephaly is a very rare anatomical malformation of the cerebrum characterized by a cleft extending from the cortex to the ventricles. Usually, this disease is diagnosed at a very young age or in early adulthood. Symptoms may vary depending on the site...
Top Advantages of Using Weed Gummies
If you’re new to recreational or medicinal marijuana and want to learn more about the advantages of where to start, edibles and other smokeless choices are a great place to start. Edibles and extracts are frequently offered in cannabis shops, with edibles including...
RADAR-CNS paves way for remote measurement technology to manage depression, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy
The RADAR-CNS project has collected data from smartphones and wearables to assess how remote measurement technology could help manage depression, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy. The results of a six-year project involving 22 organizations across Europe and the United...
Epilepsy, ‘innovation and listening make the therapy’
The well-being of patients with epilepsy goes beyond seizure control alone. In prescribing drug therapy, a dialogue based on listening and trust between patients and specialists is important. These are the conclusions that emerge from the study ‘The value of the...
Study reveals inaccurate label claims on unregulated CBD products
Recent studies have highlighted the therapeutic benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), which is a non-intoxicating component of Cannabis sativa. Previously, the association of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) with CBD limited studies on its medicinal benefits. The...
Epilepsy: How Ginger Boosts Effectiveness Of Medicine
GINGER is used in Nigerian folk medicine to manage colds, pain, arthritis, vomiting and nausea. Beyond all these, ginger has promising benefits that may reduce cognitive deficits, brain cell loss, and seizure severity in individuals with epilepsy. In a new study,...
CBD could treat seizures in both humans and dogs
A study found 90% of dogs who received CBD oil experienced a reduction in the frequency of seizures. CBD, short for cannabidiol, is one of the hundreds of chemical compounds naturally found in marijuana. Unlike THC, however, CBD is non-psychoactive, meaning it doesn’t...
First look at a small protein’s structure could advance treatments for epilepsy and other disorders
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...
Epileptic mum accused of being drunk and targeted by thieves while having seizure in street
Rhiain Mort said she has received "nasty comments" and abuse from people A mum who has neurological condition said she has been accused of "faking it" or being drunk. Rhiain Mort, from Bootle, was diagnosed with epilepsy 13 years ago, when her son was four. Since...
Teaching Teachers About Epilepsy: Intervention Also Benefits Students, Parents, Neurologists
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...
Changing Minds
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...
No Link Between Antidepressants in Pregnancy, Epilepsy in Children
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...
Genetic testing results in lower length of stay in the NICU for infants with epilepsy
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...
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy: 5 things to know according to CDC
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...
Motorist suffers seizure, crashes into 9 vehicles at traffic lights
MELAKA: Six people were injured in an accident involving 10 vehicles when one of the drivers, who is an epileptic, had a seizure at the traffic light intersection at Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Lebuh Ayer Keroh, here yesterday. Melaka traffic enforcement investigation...
Shaken Baby Syndrome: The Very Serious Damage Of Violence On The Newborn Child
Shaken baby syndrome (also called by the acronym SBS, or abusive head trauma or shaken baby syndrome) is a very serious form of physical abuse, mainly – but not exclusively – intra-familial abuse of children generally under one year of age (infants and young children)...
Bridging the gap between adolescent and adult care
University of Cincinnati clinics aid patients with disabilities, epilepsy Medical researchers estimate that about 4.5 million Americans with chronic health conditions are currently moving from adolescence into adulthood. The process of becoming an adult can be...
Trees Forever plants ‘beautiful legacy’ to raise epilepsy awareness in honor of late Joe Drahos
30 trees are planted along Cedar Rapids’ Grande Avenue SE CEDAR RAPIDS — When Pat Drahos’ late son, Joe, was about 10 years old, he had endless adventures with his best friends playing along the Grande Avenue SE boulevard. She remembered him posing for photos when the...
New Mobile App Giving People With Epilepsy Advanced Warning Of A Seizure
A new mobile app feature – made here in Australia – is bringing new hope to epilepsy sufferers worldwide. The innovative technology, which has been 10 years in the making, is designed to help better diagnose and forecast epileptic seizures in real time. The free app...
Japan Considers Very Limited Medical Cannabis Reform
Japan’s Health Ministry is considering reforming the nation’s cannabis laws to provide for the legal use of medical cannabis. A panel comprised of Japan Health Ministry experts met last week to continue discussions regarding revisions to Japan’s 1948 Cannabis Control...
