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Link found between frequent seizures during menstrual cycle and drug-resistant epilepsy

More frequent seizures during the menstrual cycle in women with genetic generalized epilepsy have been linked for the first time to drug-resistant epilepsy, when anti-seizure medications don't work, according to a Rutgers coauthored study that may help lead to tailored treatments.

26 Aug 2020

Study: SARS-CoV-2 can infect human neural progenitor cells and brain organoids

SARS-CoV-2 can infect human neural progenitor cells and brain organoids, as shown by researchers from the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and their collaborators from The University of Hong Kong (HKU).

25 Aug 2020

Doctors with disabilities call for a paradigm shift to make medical education, profession more inclusive

Doctors treat and heal patients, but they are seldom seen as people who may themselves require care or accommodation. Medics with disabilities are now calling for a paradigm shift in this mindset to make medical education and the profession more inclusive.

21 Aug 2020

Misperceptions on the chance of seizure freedom after two failed treatments

A common misperception has spread throughout the epilepsy community: It is said that if the first two anti-seizure medications fail, chances of seizure freedom drop to less than 5%.

10 Aug 2020

FDA approves CBD oral solution for treatment of seizures related to tuberous sclerosis complex

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) [CBD] oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) in patients one year of age and older.

31 Jul 2020

International researchers propose new classification system of seizures

Epilepsy is a wide-spread neurological disorder that affects around 50 million people worldwide. It is characterized by recurrent epileptic seizures, which are sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain.

31 Jul 2020

FDA issues warning letters to companies for illegally selling hangover remedies

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it has issued warning letters to seven companies for illegally selling unapproved products labeled as dietary supplements that claim to cure, treat, mitigate or prevent hangovers, in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

29 Jul 2020

Young people with epilepsy report increase in seizures during lockdown

More seizures, more stress and appointments being cancelled are among the challenges faced by young people with epilepsy during the pandemic, the charity Young Epilepsy has found.

21 Jul 2020

Cerebrospinal fluid autoantibodies target the brain in some COVID-19 patients

A study conducted by German researchers has shown that the neurological symptoms observed in some patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be caused by autoantibodies targeting the brain.

7 Jul 2020

New vitamin K-based drug eliminates medication-resistant epileptic seizures in mice

In the cover article of the June 11 issue of the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, a team of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina, led by Sherine Chan, Ph.D., and James Chou, Ph.D., reports that a new vitamin K-based drug has proved effective in mouse models of medication-resistant seizures.

6 Jul 2020

GIRK channel activator can provide potential treatments for brain disorders

Potassium channels play an important role in controlling the electrical activity of neurons in the brain.

1 Jul 2020

Artificial intelligence helps detect and accurately identify epileptic seizures in real-time

Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis' McKelvey School of Engineering have combined artificial intelligence with systems theory to develop a more efficient way to detect and accurately identify an epileptic seizure in real-time.

29 Jun 2020

Researchers discover potential new therapy for vascular disorder

Researchers from the Centenary Institute have discovered a potential new therapy for cerebral cavernous malformations, a devastating disease that often affects young people and can result in stroke and seizures.

26 Jun 2020

Remote continuous monitoring easily, effectively detects seizures in at-risk neonates

A team of researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has demonstrated how to easily and effectively monitor for seizures in newborn infants, catching more instances than typical methods and improving the quality of care for infants in hospitals that lack the on-site resources to detect these seizures.

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

Use of continuous glucose monitoring reduces hypoglycemia in seniors with T1D

Results from a six-month, multi-site clinical trial called the Wireless Innovation for Seniors with Diabetes Mellitus Study Group have been published by the Journal of the American Medical Association.

16 Jun 2020

Study reveals worrying trend of designer drug use in Australia

In a sign that designer drugs are becoming more prevalent in Australia, synthetic cathinones - commonly known as 'bath salts' - have been detected in the nation's wastewater in the largest study of its kind in the country.

15 Jun 2020

Inhibitory interneurons cause excitation in the developing brain

Brain function depends on inhibitory cells that balance or 'brake' excitation. These neurons allow the brain to process information and also prevent runaway seizures.

12 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

Seizure News and Research

Latest Seizure News and Research

Link found between frequent seizures during menstrual cycle and drug-resistant epilepsy

Study: SARS-CoV-2 can infect human neural progenitor cells and brain organoids

Doctors with disabilities call for a paradigm shift to make medical education, profession more inclusive

Misperceptions on the chance of seizure freedom after two failed treatments

FDA approves CBD oral solution for treatment of seizures related to tuberous sclerosis complex

International researchers propose new classification system of seizures

FDA issues warning letters to companies for illegally selling hangover remedies

Young people with epilepsy report increase in seizures during lockdown

Cerebrospinal fluid autoantibodies target the brain in some COVID-19 patients

New vitamin K-based drug eliminates medication-resistant epileptic seizures in mice

GIRK channel activator can provide potential treatments for brain disorders

Artificial intelligence helps detect and accurately identify epileptic seizures in real-time

Researchers discover potential new therapy for vascular disorder

Remote continuous monitoring easily, effectively detects seizures in at-risk neonates

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'

Use of continuous glucose monitoring reduces hypoglycemia in seniors with T1D

Study reveals worrying trend of designer drug use in Australia

Inhibitory interneurons cause excitation in the developing brain

Mozart listening associated with reduced seizure frequency in patients with epilepsy

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