New AI Algorithm Could Lead to an Epilepsy Cure
The AI algorithm detects brain abnormalities that cause epileptic seizures. International researchers working under the direction of University College London have created an artificial intelligence…
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Drug Found To Stop Nervous System Tumor Growth
Researchers discover that in the NF1 cancer predisposition syndrome, hyperactive neurons drive tumor growth Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) patients develop tumors on nerves throughout their…
Horrifying Discovery: Scientists Find That DNA Mutations Are More Common Than Previously Thought
Researchers at EMBL Heidelberg found that inversions in the human genome are more common than previously thought, which impacts our understanding of certain genetic diseases….
Novel Approach to Preventing Seizures Identified – Significant Advance in Our Understanding of Epilepsy
Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have announced a significant advance in our understanding of epilepsy, as they have identified a potential method of preventing damaging…
Newborn Cells in the Epileptic Brain Provide a Potential Target for Anti-Seizure Medications
Over the years, everyone loses a few brain cells. A study led by scientists from USC Stem Cell and the USC Neurorestoration Center presents evidence…
New Autism Marker Discovered in Kids: Could Lead to New Treatment for Autism and Epilepsy
Discovery could lead to new treatment in kids with autism and epilepsy. Calming brain protein is low in autism, leading to epilepsy No brakes on…
Kids Treated With Whole Plant Medicinal Cannabis Had 86% Reduction in Epileptic Seizure Frequency
Epileptic seizure frequency fell by an average of 86% among 10 children treated with whole plant medicinal cannabis, reveals a case series, published in the…
Researchers Boost Human Mental Function With Brain Stimulation – Could Treat Mental Illnesses
A University of Minnesota Medical School study indicates this method could be a new approach to treating a variety of severe mental illnesses. In a…
Most Seizure Medications Carry a Life-and-Death Warning – Here’s the Problem
An FDA warning on epilepsy drugs may pose greater risk to patients. Most seizure medications carry a life-and-death warning: Taking this drug may increase suicide…
Toxic Gas in Rat Brains Reveals Potential for New Dementia Treatments
A potential treatment for dementia and epilepsy could look to reduce the amounts of a toxic gas in the brain has been revealed in a…
Shining a Healing Light on the Brain: Pivotal Discovery Could Treat Epilepsy, Parkinson’s, Depression and Chronic Pain
Scientists make pivotal discovery of method for wireless modulation of neurons with X-rays that could improve the lives of patients with brain disorders. The X-ray…
Complete Genetic and Clinical Analysis Compiled for Gene Linked to Epilepsy and Autism
More than 400 patients with SCN2A-related disorders described in literature have genetic and clinical data mapped. Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) affiliated with…
MIT BodyCompass: Monitoring Sleep Positions for a Healthy Rest
Wireless device captures sleep data without using cameras or body sensors; could aid patients with Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, or bedsores. MIT researchers have developed a…
Scientists Monitor Brains Replaying Memories in Real Time
NIH study suggests our brains use distinct firing patterns to store and replay memories. In a study of epilepsy patients, researchers at the National Institutes…
Not All Cannabis Is the Same: Pharmaceutical CBD More Effective for Reducing Epileptic Seizures
Study finds artisanal CBD not as effective as pharmaceutical CBD for reducing seizures. Children and teens with epilepsy who were treated with pharmaceutical cannabidiol (CBD)…
Solved: First Structure of Human Cotransporter Protein Family Member
In work that could someday improve treatments for epilepsy, UT Southwestern scientists have published the first three-dimensional structure of a member of a large family…
CBD May Alleviate Seizures, Benefit People With Neurodevelopmental Conditions
UNC School of Medicine researchers led by Ben Philpot, PhD, and Bin Gu, PhD, found that cannabidiol had anti-seizure effects and behavior benefits in animal…
New Technique Fine-Tunes Treatment for Epilepsy Patients
One of three epilepsy patients experience no relief from drugs and are candidates for surgery. An advance by researchers at Yale and the Cleveland Clinic…
