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Federal chokehold on marijuana stymies studies on epilepsy, autism
A few years ago, I began to see children in my practice who seemingly responded to marijuana-derived extracts. And as a result, I grew cautiously optimistic that these extracts might be good treatments for the condition. As a devout believer in evidence-based...
Electronic device used to detect, treat epileptic seizures in mice
Researchers are hoping an electronic device used to detect, stop and prevent epileptic seizures in mice can be used to treat other neurological disorders, according to a study published in Science Advances. In the study led by a U.K. research team, scientists looked...
Ketogenic diet may help treat epilepsy by altering the gut microbiota
The ketogenic diet is known to successfully treat epilepsy for many people. In a recent study, researchers determine how the ketogenic diet alters the gut microbiota and if this mediates the anti-seizure effects. The ketogenic diet is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet...
Dravet Syndrome Gene Mutation Linked to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy
Approximately half of Dravet syndrome patients experience the morbid outcome of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). The causes behind SUDEP remain largely unknown, and there are no biomarkers that can be used to predict patients who are at increased risk....
FUTURE – Brain implant could stop epilepsy seizures
For many people who suffer from neurological disorders, such as epilepsy, there are no viable treatment options. In our latest research, we developed an implantable device that may one day offer relief. We show that the implant can treat problems in the brain, such as...
Sudden Death Among Children with Epilepsy: 4x More Likely than Previously Thought
1.11 out of 1,000 children with epilepsy die suddenly each year, according to a Canadian study by CURE grantee Dr. Elizabeth Donner of the University of Toronto.1 Dr. Donner’s estimates confirm 2017 results garnered from the Swedish National Death Registry that also...
Parental coping and its role in predicting health-related quality of life in pediatric epilepsy
Psychosocial difficulties are known to greatly impact the health-related quality of life of a child with epilepsy. Parental coping is a unique aspect of having a child with epilepsy that has not been examined in relation to health-related quality of life in the child...
Nonepileptic Myoclonus Doesn’t Affect Cognition, But Affects Quality of Life Significantly, Researchers Say
Nonepileptic myoclonus is a common feature in Angelman adolescents and young adults, and although it does not affect consciousness or cause cognitive consequences, it can affect quality of life significantly, a study shows. The research, “Myoclonus in Angelman...
Severe depression: Vagus nerve stimulator improves lives
For people with treatment-resistant depression, adding vagus nerve stimulation to medication can drastically improve their quality of life, concludes a new study. People with severe depression may benefit from the neurostimulation technique 'vagus nerve stimulation.'...
Heart abnormalities may trigger sudden unexplained death in epilepsy
New stem cell research reveals dangerous cardiac effects of a gene mutation in patients with Dravet syndrome Patients with a rare disease called Dravet syndrome are at heightened risk for sudden unexplained death in epilepsy. Researchers are using stem cells to...
Epilepsy in Children
Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder affecting children, and may be characterized by sudden, recurrent episodes of uncontrolled motor activity and, in some cases, impaired consciousness (seizures). Any condition that triggers disruptive electrical...
FDA warns drug manufacturer marketing CBD products
PLEASE BEWARE - DON'T SELF MEDICATE WITH OVER THE COUNTER CBD PRODUCTS/CLAIMS - EpilepsyU The July 31 warning letter reflects FDA's continuing concern over the marketing of CBD products—including supplements—to treat diseases like cancer and schizophrenia without...
Moving Toward Enhanced Regenerative Medicine To Cure Epilepsy
At the border between regenerative medicine and neural engineering lies enhanced regenerative medicine. Using brain tissue modulated by electronic components, EU research has tackled the most common form of epilepsy. Photo© Gabriella Panuccio Temporal lobe epilepsy...
Research suggests link between epilepsy and bipolar disorder
Research at Royal Holloway University of London, has suggested a link between patients with epilepsy and patients with bipolar disorder, through investigating a medicine used to treat both disorders. Valproic acid has been used successfully for many years to treat...
FDA Approves Stiripentol for Dravet Syndrome Seizures
The US Food and Drug Administration today approved stiripentol (Diacomit) for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome epilepsy. This is just the second approved form of treatment specifically for patients with Dravet syndrome. The drug is approved...
Epilepsy – Signs and Symptoms You Must Know!
Epilepsy is a disorder in the central nervous system characterized by recurrent seizures. An unexpected rush of electrical activity inside the brain leads to a seizure. Brain activity becomes abnormal and leads to periods of unusual behaviour with loss of awareness at...
Understanding Epilepsy
The brain comprises nerves and nervous tissue. It sends signals through the nerves and the spinal cord to every part of the body using electrical impulses. In epilepsy, there is a surge of electrical activity in different parts of the body. This leads to a variety of...
Medical cannabis ‘safe’ for severe childhood epilepsy
Australian Study Shows - A small but significant group had a notable reduction in their seizures lmost all of the first 40 children given cannabidiol for severe epilepsy in Australia had an adverse event within three months — although most were mild and unrelated to...
Causes and effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Traumatic brain injury can happen when a sudden, violent blow or jolt to the head results in damage to the brain. In the United States and elsewhere, it is a major cause of disability and death.As the brain collides with the inside of the skull, there may be bruising...
