SIMULATING A BRAIN-COOLING TREATMENT THAT COULD ONE DAY EASE EPILEPSY
Researchers have developed a computer model that provides insight into how cooling specific areas of the brain could help to treat epilepsy.… READ MORE…
CANNABIS DERIVATIVE CANNABIDIOL REDUCES SEIZURES IN SEVERE EPILEPSY DISORDER
A cannabis derivative reduced seizure frequency by 39% in patients with Dravet syndrome.… READ MORE…
EPILEPSY DRUG THERAPIES TO BE IMPROVED BY NEW TARGETED APPROACH
Researchers have identified a protein that could help those with epilepsy respond more positively to drug treatments.… READ MORE…
CANNABIS BASED MEDICINE MAY CUT SEIZURES IN HALF FOR THOSE WITH HARD TO TREAT EPILEPSY
Cannabidiol could help cut seizures by half in children and adults with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, an extremely severe form of epilepsy, researchers report.… READ MORE…
STRESS IS A COMMON SEIZURE TRIGGER IN EPILEPSY
Reducing stress in those with epilepsy may be a beneficial, low risk preventative treatment for seizures, researchers report.… READ MORE…
CANNABIS USE IN PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY REVEALED
A new study reports more and more people are turning to the help of cannabis to help control their epilepsy when conventional medication’s side effect are intolerable and their seizures remain uncontrolled.… READ MORE…
NEUROLOGICAL LINK BETWEEN EPILEPSY AND RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCES
A new study provides additional evidence that the tenancy for people to be drawn toward religious belief is neurologically based.… READ MORE…
MODIFIED ATKINS DIET MAY HELP KIDS WITH RARE FORM OF EPILEPSY
Children with a rare form of epilepsy called Doose syndrome experiences seizure reduction, with 47% becoming seizure free, after following a modified version of the Atkins diet.… READ MORE…
BIPOLAR DISORDER AND EPILEPSY LINKED TO TURNING DOWN AN INHIBITORY SWITCH IN BRAIN CIRCUITS
A new study looks at how a gene associated with bipolar disorder affects the balance between inhibition and excitation; revealing a link with epilepsy.… READ MORE…
RESEARCHERS IDENTIFY NEW EPILEPSY GENE NETWORK
Researchers have identified a network of 320 genes they believe to be associated with epilepsy.… READ MORE…
STUDY SHOWS HOW EPILEPSY DRUGS BLOCK ELECTRICAL SIGNALS IN THE BRAIN
A new study reports computer simulations have helped to identify the drug’s binding sites.… READ MORE…
CONNECTION FOUND BETWEEN MEMORY MECHANISMS AND RESISTANCE TO EPILEPSY
Researchers identify a specific mechanism that can provide resistance to epilepsy but also damages a specific type of memory.…READ MORE…