Archive for:Epilepsy

New research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania suggests that although only a small fraction of neurons undergo changes following

Using EEG technology, researchers have uncovered pathological brain activity linked to seizures up to thirty minutes before their onset in temporal lobe epilepsy patients. This

Summary: CBD inhibits the capacity of lysophosphatidylinositol (LPI) to enhance neural signals within the hippocampus. By weakening the signals that oppose seizures, LPI elucidates the

Key Points: 52 recommendations for epilepsy care were crafted by guideline leaders. This marks the first instance where the NAEC sought input from outside the

Main findings: A study analyzed survey responses from 498 caregivers of individuals with Lennox Gastaut or Dravet syndromes. 93% of caregivers expressed a desire to

Epilepsy, a prevalent neurological condition affecting 65 million individuals worldwide, manifests primarily through seizures, believed to stem from disturbances in neuronal excitability levels. The intricate

In a study aiming to comprehend sudden, unforeseen deaths in young children, often happening during sleep, researchers have recognized short seizures, accompanied by muscle convulsions,

Adolescents with epilepsy are more prone to experiencing an eating disorder compared to those without the neurological condition, as indicated by a recent study. Around

In instances where conventional treatments prove ineffective, a recent study reveals that a medication known as XEN1101 not only reduces seizure frequency by over 50%

During epilepsy testing, patients frequently endure heightened discomfort when their medication is intentionally reduced to induce seizures. Nevertheless, a recent study demonstrates that being exposed