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New technique could revolutionize surgical treatment of epilepsy
Scientists at the University of Exeter have developed a pioneering new technique that could revolutionise the surgical treatment of epilepsy. The team of scientists, led by Dr Marc Goodfellow and Professor John Terry, have developed the ground-breaking new method that...
Single Dose of Old Drug Boosts Memory, Attention
A drug that for a century has been safely used as a stain and to treat medical disorders could boost activity in brain regions linked to short-term memory and attention, results of a placebo- controlled study demonstrate. Using functional MRI (fMRI), researchers found...
Children with Epilepsy in Malaysia Show Vitamin-D Deficiency
Long-term use of antiepileptic drugs is a significant risk factor for vitamin D deficiency in children with epilepsy. A new Epilepsia study found that despite living in the tropics, a high proportion of Malaysian children with epilepsy are at risk of vitamin D...
INTERVIEW: Distinguishing Epilepsy From its Imitators with EEG
In this interview, Dr. Andrew N. Wilner, MD, interviews Dr. Joseph F. Drazkowski, MD who is involved with the American Academy of Neurology developing courses for neurologists, for increasing proficiency in EEG and EEG video. Excerpt from Medscape: Andrew N. Wilner,...
Researchers identify treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy
New research into the treatment of epilepsy, led by scientists at RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland), has identified a new approach to drug therapy to prevent seizures in patients who have a drug-resistant form of epilepsy. The study, published in the Journal...
Texting Can Change Brain Waves
Textual communication using smartphones can change rhythm of brain waves Sending text messages on a smartphone can change the rhythm of brain waves, according to a new study published in Epilepsy & Behavior. People communicate increasingly via text messaging,...
C-reactive protein (CRP) Levels Elevated in Migraine
Levels of the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein (CRP) are significantly elevated in young adults with migraine, which may not only offer insights into the pathogenesis of the condition but also point to novel therapeutic avenues, researchers say. Delegates here...
Our biological clock governs neuron reactivity!
The findings could also allow a better understanding of epilepsy which, for certain forms, is characterized by more convulsive episodes at certain times of days. Researchers from the University of Liège (Belgium), in collaboration with colleagues from Milan (Italy),...
FDA Okays Trial for Medtronic’s MRI-Guided Epilepsy Device
Medtronic recently won the FDA’s Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) for the SLATE (Stereotactic Laser Ablation for Temporal Lobe Epilepsy) trial, which will evaluate this medical technology giant’s Visualase MRI-Guided Laser Ablation technology. Notably, the...
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure May Affect Kids’ Brain Development
Prenatal exposure to cannabis is significantly associated with differences in cortical thickness, particularly in the frontal brain, in preadolescent children, a new structural MRI study shows. "The current study combined with the existing literature about the...
Orally Administered CBD May be Converted to THC in the Gut
New study reveals conversion of oral cannabidiol to THC by acidic fluids in the stomach A new study demonstrating the conversion of oral cannabidiol (CBD) to the psychoactive component tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the presence of gastric fluids could explain why...
Specific gut bacteria reverse autism-like behavior in mice
Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, TX, recently investigated the role of maternal diet and gut bacteria on the social traits of mice. Their findings will no doubt spark research into the possibility of probiotic interventions into a number of neurological...
Epilepsy Neurology / Neuroscience Pediatrics / Children’s Health Childhood-onset epilepsy has long-term effects on patients’ health and social status
Children and adolescents with epilepsy experience significant long-term socioeconomic consequences and higher personal health care costs. The findings come from a study that followed young epilepsy patients until 30 years of age. The study - which included more than...
Eisai Launches New Oral Suspension Formulation for Antiepileptic Drug Fycompa (Perampanel) in the United States
As Adjunctive Therapy for the Treatment of Partial-Onset Seizures and Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures in Patients with Epilepsy Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has launched Fycompa (perampanel) Oral Suspension, a new formulation of its...
Researchers aim to explore whether cell transplantation can treat temporal lobe epilepsy
Researchers at Cardiff University's School of Medicine are about to explore whether it's possible to treat human temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) by transplanting immature neuron cells into the brain. The new project, funded by a 24-month pilot grant from Epilepsy...
Autism Epilepsy Links between autism and epilepsy deepen
Over recent years, medical research has uncovered a number of links between autism and epilepsy. The latest study investigating this relationship demonstrates that having a relative with epilepsy is a risk factor for autism. Family links between autism and epilepsy...
Researchers discover why stress leads to increased seizures in epilepsy patients
For epilepsy patients, stress and anxiety can exacerbate their condition; increasing the frequency and severity of seizures. Until now, it was unclear why this happened and what could be done to prevent it. In a study published today in the journal Science Signaling,...
Smart Outfit for Epilepsy Diagnosis
European Health Services have approved for use a shirt and cap that can diagnose epilepsy quickly and easily. "Smart" clothing, implants and wearables truly are the future of medical care. Excerpt from full story at NewScientist.com: A shirt and cap that can diagnose...
Possible Benefits of Tarantula Venom?
In a recent study, a specific peptide was found in spider venom that could have vast implications for our understanding of the pain mechanism and may have uses for treating epilepsy! The first use being investigated is for combating IBS. Full article posted below:...
FDA Simplifies Compassionate Use Application and Drug Costs
As promised, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has simplified the form physicians use to request investigational compassionate use drugs when all other options have been exhausted — while also offering guidance on how much the drugs should cost. On June 2, the...
