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·April 24, 2020

Purified botanical CBD reduces early death in Dravet syndrome

Using purified botanical cannabidiol (CBD) to treat mouse models of Davet syndrome improved mortality and reduced behavioral symptoms associated with the condition. Read More

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·June 20, 2019

Epilepsy and sudden death linked to bad gene

Mice expressing a specific variant of the Scn1a gene associated with Dravet syndrome exhibited spontaneous seizures, disordered breathing and died prematurely. Read More

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·May 1, 2019

Cannabis-based medicine may reduce seizures for children with difficult-to-treat epilepsy

Results from a phase 3 study reveal Cannabidiol (CBD) cuts seizures by almost 50% in children with Dravet syndrome. Read More

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·January 28, 2019

The Discovery of the Endocannabinoid System: Centuries in the Making

Researchers shed light on the endocannabinoid system and report how cannabis is helping to provide relief to many with medical problems. Read More

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·November 7, 2018

Cannabis Compound CBD Beneficial for Children with Epilepsy

A new study reports a 39 to 46% reduction in seizures in children with Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome when given CBD based treatments. Read More

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·June 25, 2018

Cannabis Derived Drug Could Be a Game Changer for Children with Severe Epilepsy

Researchers say a new cannabis derived drug, which is expected to receive full approval from the FDA this week, will be a vital intervention for children with Dravet Syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Read More

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·May 17, 2018

Cannabidiol Significantly Reduces Seizures in Patients with Severe Form of Epilepsy

Researchers provide further evidence that the cannabis compound, CBD, is effective at reducing seizures in people with epilepsy. The new study reveals CBD significantly reduced seizures in people with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Previously, the researchers demonstrated CBD was effective at seizure control in Dravet syndrome. Read More

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·October 10, 2017

Cannabidiol Benefits and Mechanisms Shown in Mouse Study of Dravet Syndrome

A new PNAS paper reports cannabidiol can help reduce epileptic seizures and improve social behaviors in children with Dravet syndrome. Read More

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·May 25, 2017

Cannabis Derivative Cannabidiol Reduces Seizures in Severe Epilepsy Disorder

A cannabis derivative reduced seizure frequency by 39% in patients with Dravet syndrome. Read More

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·January 13, 2017

Common Epilepsies Share Genetic Overlap With Rare Types

Researchers report a group of genes previously associated with rare forms of epilepsy may also contribute to common forms of the disorder. Read More

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·December 13, 2016

Researchers Identify New Epilepsy Gene Network

Researchers have identified a network of 320 genes they believe to be associated with epilepsy. Read More

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·November 11, 2016

Plant Compound Huperzine A Increases Resistance to Seizures in Genetic Epilepsy Models

Huperzine A, a compound that comes from a club moss, has been shown to increase resistance to induced seizures in mouse models of genetic epilepsy, a new study reports. Read More

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