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...
Dravet syndrome
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cannabis Derivative Cannabidiol Reduces Seizures in Severe Epilepsy Disorder
A cannabis derivative reduced seizure frequency by 39% in patients with Dravet syndrome.... Read More...
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...
Researchers Identify New Epilepsy Gene Network
Researchers have identified a network of 320 genes they believe to be associated with epilepsy.... Read More...
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...
Using Medical Marijuana to Stop Childhood Seizures
A new study reviews the use of medical marijuana as a potential treatment for childhood seizures.... Read More...