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·July 25, 2013·5 min read

Epilepsy in a Dish: Stem Cell Research Reveals Clues to Origins and Possible Treatment

By turning skin cells of patients with Dravet syndrome into neurons, researchers create a miniature testing ground for epilepsy

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·January 28, 2019·7 min read

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.

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·January 13, 2017·4 min read

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.

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·February 9, 2016·5 min read

Using Medical Marijuana to Stop Childhood Seizures

A new study reviews the use of medical marijuana as a potential treatment for childhood seizures.

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·October 10, 2017·5 min read

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.

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·June 20, 2019·5 min read

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.

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·May 17, 2018·6 min read

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.

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·November 11, 2016·5 min read

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.

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·April 24, 2020·3 min read

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.