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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By turning skin cells of patients with Dravet syndrome into neurons, researchers create a miniature testing ground for epilepsy Read More
Researchers report cannabidiol could help treat children with severe epilepsy who have not responded to other therapies. Read More
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 purified botanical cannabidiol (CBD) to treat mouse models of Davet syndrome improved mortality and reduced behavioral symptoms associated with the condition. Read More
A cannabis derivative reduced seizure frequency by 39% in patients with Dravet syndrome. Read More
Researchers shed light on the endocannabinoid system and report how cannabis is helping to provide relief to many with medical problems. Read More
A new PNAS paper reports cannabidiol can help reduce epileptic seizures and improve social behaviors in children with Dravet syndrome. Read More
Researchers report a group of genes previously associated with rare forms of epilepsy may also contribute to common forms of the disorder. Read More
A low dose of the sedative clonazepam alleviated autistic-like behavior in mice with a mutation that causes Dravet syndrome in humans. Read More
A new study reports that reducing levels of tau protein in the brain effectively blocks the development of Dravet syndrome in mouse models. Read More
A new study reviews the use of medical marijuana as a potential treatment for childhood seizures. Read More
