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Duke researchers identify role for key gene in developmental disability syndrome

A single gene that was previously found to be the driving force in a rare syndrome linked to epilepsy, autism and developmental disability has been identified as a linchpin in the formation of healthy neurons.

28 Jun 2022

Acupuncture may help people suffering from chronic tension-type headaches

Acupuncture may reduce headaches for people who have chronic tension-type headaches, according to a study published in the June 22, 2022, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

22 Jun 2022

Traumatic brain injury changes the connections between nerve cells across the entire brain

Scientists from the University of California, Irvine have discovered that an injury to one part of the brain changes the connections between nerve cells across the entire brain.

17 Jun 2022

Cost of brand-name antiseizure medications increased by 277% from 2010 to 2018, study finds

The cost of brand-name drugs for epilepsy increased by 277% from 2010 to 2018, according to a study published in the June 15, 2022, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

16 Jun 2022

New method may help detect epilepsy-induced features from brain signals rapidly

Researchers from the UPF Department of Information and Communication Technologies (DTIC) propose a new method to differentiate signals from the epileptic focus from those recorded in other parts of the brain without the presence of an epileptic seizure.

15 Jun 2022

Taking valproic acid during pregnancy can cause birth defects, study shows

Valproic acid - a drug used to treat epilepsy, migraine, and bipolar disorder - can cause birth defects when taken during pregnancy.

14 Jun 2022

Association of neuronal and non-neuronal GABA with neuropsychiatric illness in COVID-19 patients

A new study published in the journal Reports focused on the hijacking of the pancreatic, endothelial, and gut GABA by SARS-CoV-2 and its associated pathology along with interventions.

10 Jun 2022

Shingles is not associated with increased risk of dementia, finds study

Shingles, a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, results in a painful blistering rash along one side of the body or face from nerve inflammation. There has been scientific speculation that such inflammation may increase a person's risk of dementia.

9 Jun 2022

Discovery of small protein’s structure could lead to new therapies for neurological disorders

Scientists have, for the first time, revealed at the atomic level the structure of a protein that carries one of the body's most important neurotransmitters into neurons.

8 Jun 2022

Social isolation may be an early indicator of increased dementia risk

Social isolation is linked to lower brain volume in areas related to cognition and a higher risk of dementia, according to research published in the June 8, 2022, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

8 Jun 2022

Study reveals inaccurate label claims on unregulated CBD products

Researchers determine the CBD content in various products and compare it to their label claims.

8 Jun 2022

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.

7 Jun 2022

Anesthetists play an integral role in reducing preventable maternal mortality in the UK

In a session at this year's Euroanaesthesia, Obstetric Anaesthesia Expert Dr Nuala Lucas (Northwick Park Hospital, London, UK) will examine the key messages for anesthesia practice from the UK's Maternal Mortality Reports which are produced annually to provide robust information about the causes of maternal deaths to promote learning and further reduce preventable maternal mortality in the UK and beyond.

6 Jun 2022

Combinations of multiple genetic factors play a role in the broad spectrum of autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is referred to as a "spectrum" because clinical features of ASD range from mild social impairments in some people to severe intellectual disability or epilepsy in others.

3 Jun 2022

Prenatal exposure to antiseizure drugs associated with risk of autism and intellectual disability

Women with epilepsy often need medication to prevent seizures during pregnancy. Previous studies have found an association between exposure to the antiseizure medication valproate during pregnancy and risk of autism and low IQ in the offspring.

2 Jun 2022

Researchers call for nursing homes to shift to non-medication-based methods to help dementia patients

A decade-long effort to reduce medication risks for nursing home residents with dementia has paid off in some ways – but produced unintended consequences that now need addressing, new research shows.

31 May 2022

Highest medicinal dose of cannabidiol is driver-safe, study confirms

Millions of consumers and patients around the world will be heartened by the results of the latest study on cannabis and driving.

30 May 2022

Study shows how synchronization contributes to transmission, processing of information in the brain

In the early 20th century scientists began to record brain activity using electrodes attached to the scalp. To their surprise, they saw that brain activity is characterized by slow and rapid ascending and descending signals which were subsequently called "brain waves".

26 May 2022

Size of air pollution particles may affect a person's risk of dying from stroke, study finds

Living in areas with higher air pollution is associated with an increased risk of in-hospital death from stroke, and the risk varies depending on the size of the air pollution particles, according to a new study published in the May 25, 2022, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

25 May 2022

Seven healthy habits may lower the risk of dementia in people with high genetic risk

Seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in lowering the risk of dementia in people with the highest genetic risk, according to research published in the May 25, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

25 May 2022

Epilepsy News and Research

Latest Epilepsy News and Research

Duke researchers identify role for key gene in developmental disability syndrome

Acupuncture may help people suffering from chronic tension-type headaches

Traumatic brain injury changes the connections between nerve cells across the entire brain

Cost of brand-name antiseizure medications increased by 277% from 2010 to 2018, study finds

New method may help detect epilepsy-induced features from brain signals rapidly

Taking valproic acid during pregnancy can cause birth defects, study shows

Association of neuronal and non-neuronal GABA with neuropsychiatric illness in COVID-19 patients

Shingles is not associated with increased risk of dementia, finds study

Discovery of small protein’s structure could lead to new therapies for neurological disorders

Social isolation may be an early indicator of increased dementia risk

Study reveals inaccurate label claims on unregulated CBD products

Genetic testing results in lower length of stay in the NICU for infants with epilepsy

Anesthetists play an integral role in reducing preventable maternal mortality in the UK

Combinations of multiple genetic factors play a role in the broad spectrum of autism

Prenatal exposure to antiseizure drugs associated with risk of autism and intellectual disability

Researchers call for nursing homes to shift to non-medication-based methods to help dementia patients

Highest medicinal dose of cannabidiol is driver-safe, study confirms

Study shows how synchronization contributes to transmission, processing of information in the brain

Size of air pollution particles may affect a person's risk of dying from stroke, study finds

Seven healthy habits may lower the risk of dementia in people with high genetic risk

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