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Study identifies world's first genetic and environmental risk factor for common childhood epilepsy

A new study of childhood epilepsy has identified the world's first environmental risk factor for the disease - maternal smoking in pregnancy, and discovered a new genetic association with the condition, pointing to potential new treatments for the disease.

24 Jun 2020

Cell signaling pathway may offer new drugs for tuberous sclerosis complex

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a neurological disorder causing non-cancerous tumors, called cortical tubers, to grow throughout the brain and body, as well as other conditions like epilepsy and autism.

24 Jun 2020

Cannabidiol may reduce behavioral problems in children with intellectual disabilities

Cannabidiol, a type of medicinal cannabis, may reduce severe behavioral problems in children and adolescents with an intellectual disability a new study has found.

24 Jun 2020

Researchers report a key breakthrough to help protect newborns from brain damage

Oxygen deprivation can be the worst start to a newborn's life, resulting in brain damage, epilepsy, developmental delays and death.

23 Jun 2020

Innovative use of focused ultrasound shows promise against glioblastoma

An innovative use of focused ultrasound being pioneered at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is showing promise against glioblastoma, the deadliest brain tumor, and could prove useful against other difficult-to-treat cancers.

22 Jun 2020

Mutations linked to intellectual disability, epileptic seizures affect ion channel's function

Two mutations identified in individuals with developmental and epileptic brain disease can be traced back to the same ion channel.

18 Jun 2020

Loulou Foundation and IFCR release 'CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder Voice of the Patient Report'

Understanding the patient voice is fundamental for therapy development. Companies need to ensure that what matters most to patients is being assessed, and regulators and payers asks for demonstration of value to support approval and reimbursement.

18 Jun 2020

Study in 'split brain' patients sheds new light on sleep slow waves

The particular kind of waves that the brain produces during sleep, which repeatedly sweep the surface of the cerebral cortex, travel through the anatomical "highways" that connect distant areas of the cortical mantle, a new study in The Journal of Neuroscience shows.

17 Jun 2020

Study paints clear picture of how a protein that calms brain activity works

As the body goes about its daily business, molecules called neurotransmitters control the level of electrical activity within the brain.

17 Jun 2020

Creating the first 3D neural map of a heart

News-Medical spoke to Dr. Vadigepalli and Dr. Schwaber about their groundbreaking research in which they managed to map the neurons in the heart.

15 Jun 2020

Engineers create new system for high-density EEG imaging of the brain's elusive networks

Understanding the source and network of signals as the brain functions is a central goal of brain research. Now, Carnegie Mellon engineers have created a system for high-density EEG imaging of the origin and path of normal and abnormal brain signals.

11 Jun 2020

Mozart listening associated with reduced seizure frequency in patients with epilepsy

A new clinical research study by Dr. Marjan Rafiee and Dr. Taufik Valiante of the Krembil Brain Institute at Toronto Western Hospital, part of University Health Network, has found that a Mozart composition may reduce seizure frequency in patients with epilepsy.

10 Jun 2020

Epilepsy News and Research

Latest Epilepsy News and Research

Study identifies world's first genetic and environmental risk factor for common childhood epilepsy

Cell signaling pathway may offer new drugs for tuberous sclerosis complex

Cannabidiol may reduce behavioral problems in children with intellectual disabilities

Researchers report a key breakthrough to help protect newborns from brain damage

Innovative use of focused ultrasound shows promise against glioblastoma

Mutations linked to intellectual disability, epileptic seizures affect ion channel's function

Loulou Foundation and IFCR release 'CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder Voice of the Patient Report'

Study in 'split brain' patients sheds new light on sleep slow waves

Study paints clear picture of how a protein that calms brain activity works

Creating the first 3D neural map of a heart

Engineers create new system for high-density EEG imaging of the brain's elusive networks

Mozart listening associated with reduced seizure frequency in patients with epilepsy

Rice researchers create tiny, magnetically-powered neural stimulator

Antiepileptic drug use linked to higher risk of death among people with Alzheimer’s disease

How COVID-19 affects people with Down Syndrome

Study shows Sofosbuvir alleviates COVID-19-related neurological symptoms

Studies advance the understanding of sensory disconnection during sleep and anesthesia

Smart e-glasses monitor person's brain waves and body movements, control video game

Meta-analysis of latest second-line treatments for status epilepticus

Giving good bacteria to stressed mothers prevents autism-like disorder in offspring

Everything you need to know about epilepsy eBook

How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

Advancing benzodiazepine detection

The Surgeon-Scientist Pioneering Regenerative Engineering

Epilepsy News and Research

Latest Epilepsy News and Research

Everything you need to know about epilepsy eBook

How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

Advancing benzodiazepine detection

The Surgeon-Scientist Pioneering Regenerative Engineering

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