How Is Epilepsy Treated?
Epilepsy is a chronic disorder in which brain cells produce abnormal electrical signals in the brain, causing repeated seizures (via Cleveland Clinic). It’s one of the most common neurological disorders worldwide,…
High-ratio CBD effective for seizure control in epilepsy, quality control a challenge
Cannabinoids have been shown to effectively control seizures across the epilepsy spectrum; however, quality control of products remains a challenge, according to a presenter at BRAINWeek 2022. Read the full…
Gene tied to childhood epilepsy
In the mammalian brain, the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter is called GABA. The gene SLC6A1 encodes the GABA transporter GAT1, and in Neurobiology of Disease, Felicia Mermer, Sarah Poliquin, Jing-Qiong Kang, MD, PhD, and colleagues report experiments…
Epilepsy causes and cures: How the keto diet, cannabis and other treatments affect seizures
Epilepsy is an unpredictable and often misunderstood disease. When the condition isn’t controlled, seizures can happen at any time and disrupt your life, relationships and wellbeing. Neurologists and neurosurgeons at…
Seer Medical scopes out FDA nod for at-home epilepsy monitoring system
It doesn’t take a soothsayer to see what’s on the horizon for Seer Medical. Thanks to a recently bestowed FDA clearance, the Australian startup is now preparing to begin the…
Epilepsy Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments
As described by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), epilepsy is a disorder in which the normal electrical signaling in the brain is disrupted, causing repeated seizures. Seizures are…
COVID-19 and people with epilepsy: The latest on infection risk and vaccines
When the pandemic began in March 2020, clinicians and people with epilepsy were concerned about potential risks or complications of COVID-19 infection. The neurological symptoms raised further questions about whether…
Pregnant women with epilepsy have more depression, anxiety symptoms
Pregnant women with epilepsy have more symptoms of depression and anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum than pregnant women who do not have epilepsy or women with epilepsy who are not…
Epilepsy and pregnancy: What you need to know
Epilepsy during pregnancy raises special concerns. While most people who have epilepsy deliver healthy babies, you might need special care during your pregnancy. Here’s what you need to know. Read…
What epilepsy teaches us about diversity and resilience
There is a growing recognition of the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion in society and its institutions. The most progressive, leading-edge organizations consider the diversity of people to be essential…