FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 28, 2019·3 min readSynthetic Version of CBD Treats Seizures in RatsH2CBD, a synthetic version of the cannabis compound CBD, has been found to be effective in decreasing the number and severity of seizures in rats.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 1, 2019·2 min readCannabis-based medicine may reduce seizures for children with difficult-to-treat epilepsyResults from a phase 3 study reveal Cannabidiol (CBD) cuts seizures by almost 50% in children with Dravet syndrome.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 26, 2019·3 min readTrigger region found for absence epileptic seizuresAbsence epilepsy may be triggered by an impairment in communication between the striatum and somatosensory cortex.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 15, 2019·5 min readStimulating the epileptic brain breaks up neural networks to prevent seizuresResponsive neurostimulation can remodel neural networks, leaving the brain less susceptible to epileptic seizures.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 20, 2019·8 min readEEG Helps Predict Epileptic Seizures Minutes in AdvanceResearchers report EEG technology can help to predict the onset of epileptic seizures up to four minutes in advance. Additionally, acetate, an edible acid, may help to prevent seizures if they are detected with enough notice.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 15, 2019·4 min readResearchers Describe First Model of Mitochondrial EpilepsyResearchers have developed a new model of mitochondrial epilepsy which captures specific features observed in patients. The new model may help provide better therapies and treatments for the condition.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 28, 2019·7 min readThe Discovery of the Endocannabinoid System: Centuries in the MakingResearchers shed light on the endocannabinoid system and report how cannabis is helping to provide relief to many with medical problems.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 20, 2019·3 min readTargeting ‘Hidden Pocket’ For Treatment of Stroke and SeizureStudy reveals a motif on the 93-series compound fits into a tiny pocket within the NMDA receptor. The findings could lead to new treatment options for stroke and seizures, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·January 10, 2019·6 min readResearchers Map Previously Unknown Childhood Disease Which Causes Epileptic Seizures and Reduced IntelligenceResearchers have mapped out a newly discovered genetic disease in children that causes epileptic seizures, loss of magnesium in the urine and reduced intelligence.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 3, 2018·3 min readEpileptics Living in High Crime Areas Have Three Times As Many SeizuresAccording to a new study, those with epilepsy who live in high crime neighborhoods have three times as many seizures as those living in lower crime areas.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 11, 2018·4 min readCrowdsourcing Algorithms to Predict Epileptic SeizuresResearchers report improvement of up to 90% in seizure prediction, thanks to crowdsourcing over 10,000 algorithms world wide.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 10, 2018·4 min readCBD Oil Study Shows Significant Improvements in Patients with Treatment Resistant EpilepsyA new study reveals CBD oil significantly improves seizure frequency and other symptoms in people with treatment resistant epilepsy.Read More