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Autism study finds later diagnoses for girls, and high rates of co-occurring disorders

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 21, 2020

On average, girls on the autism spectrum are diagnosed 1.5 years later than boys. Over 50% of those on the autism spectrum exhibit co-occurring mental health and medical conditions, such as ADHD and epilepsy. ... Read More...

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Lifetime suicide risk factors identified

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 16, 2020

Analyzing previous studies, researchers have identified the effects of individual and environmental risk factors for suicide over a person's lifespan. The risk factors, researchers report, change throughout a person's lifetime.... Read More...

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Peptide reduced epileptic seizures in human brain tissue

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2020

The neuropeptide NPY reduces seizures in human brain tissue. ... Read More...

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Epilepsy study shows link between brain activity and memory

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 6, 2020

Study reveals how abnormal brain activity and memory are linked in those with epilepsy. The findings could lead to better treatments for cognitive impairment associated with epilepsy.... Read More...

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Extra benefit from epilepsy neurostimulators, reducing comorbid neuropsychiatric symptoms

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 5, 2020

Neurostimulation implants used to treat drug-resistant epilepsy also help to reduce mental health symptoms in patients.... Read More...

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Study provides insights on the effects of cannabidiol on severe form of epilepsy

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2019

The effect cannabidiol has on Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may be explained by the drug-drug interaction between CBD and anti-seizure medication.... Read More...

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Study provides possible explanation of how a seizure is able to spread through the brain

Neuroscience NewsOctober 1, 2019

A new study implicated interneurons and pyramidal cells in the ability of a seizure to spread through the brain.... Read More...

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Epilepsy: Seizures not forecastable as expected

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 25, 2019

A new study challenges the belief that epileptic seizures can be predicted by brain wave patterns. Researchers report they have found no evidence that specific brain wave patterns can be a predictive indicator of seizure onset.... Read More...

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Serotonin may be a biomarker for breathing interruptions following seizures

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 4, 2019

Researchers say serotonin, a chemical commonly associated with mood regulation, may play in breathing problems associated with epileptic seizures. Those who had higher levels of serotonin following a seizure than before the event were less likely to experience interrupted breathing. ... Read More...

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High fat foods can increase CBD absorption into the body

Neuroscience NewsAugust 13, 2019

Eating a high-fat diet can help with the absorption of oral CBD for those with epilepsy. Previous studies have linked CBD to helping manage seizures associated with epilepsy.... Read More...

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The new field of sonogenetics uses sound waves to control the behavior of brain cells

Neuroscience NewsAugust 11, 2019

A new technology known as sonogenetics can control neural activity by using sound frequencies. The technology could be used to non-invasively treat a range of neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease and epilepsy.... Read More...

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Largest ever study finds links in epilepsy genes

Neuroscience NewsAugust 1, 2019

A large-scale study identified rare genetic variations associated with both severe and less severe forms of epilepsy.... Read More...

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Autism study finds later diagnoses for girls, and high rates of co-occurring disorders

Lifetime suicide risk factors identified

Peptide reduced epileptic seizures in human brain tissue

Epilepsy study shows link between brain activity and memory

Extra benefit from epilepsy neurostimulators, reducing comorbid neuropsychiatric symptoms

Study provides insights on the effects of cannabidiol on severe form of epilepsy

Study provides possible explanation of how a seizure is able to spread through the brain

Epilepsy: Seizures not forecastable as expected

Serotonin may be a biomarker for breathing interruptions following seizures

High fat foods can increase CBD absorption into the body

The new field of sonogenetics uses sound waves to control the behavior of brain cells

Largest ever study finds links in epilepsy genes