Study provides insights on the effects of cannabidiol on severe form of epilepsy
The effect cannabidiol has on Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may be explained by the drug-drug interaction between CBD and anti-seizure medication.... Read More...
Epilepsy
Study provides possible explanation of how a seizure is able to spread through the brain
A new study implicated interneurons and pyramidal cells in the ability of a seizure to spread through the brain.... Read More...
Epilepsy: Seizures not forecastable as expected
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...
Serotonin may be a biomarker for breathing interruptions following seizures
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...
High fat foods can increase CBD absorption into the body
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...
The new field of sonogenetics uses sound waves to control the behavior of brain cells
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...
Largest ever study finds links in epilepsy genes
A large-scale study identified rare genetic variations associated with both severe and less severe forms of epilepsy.... Read More...
CBD and genetic testing provide hope for ‘intractable’ epilepsy in children
Genetic testing can help identify children at risk of epilepsy, in addition to identifying new genetic mutations associated with the condition. Using CBD based medications can also help reduce seizures in children with epilepsy.... Read More...
Anticonvulsant mechanism of cilantro uncovered
Study reveals a molecular action that enables cilantro to effectively delay seizures. One component of cilantro, dodecenal, binds to a specific part of the potassium channel to open them, reducing cellular excitability.... Read More...
Social isolation stresses rodents
Social isolation caused by housing animals alone increases stress and epilepsy in rodent models. The effects of social isolation may negatively impact the results of preclinical drug trials that use these animals.... Read More...
Reducing seizures by removing newborn neurons
Removing new neurons generates as a result of neurogenesis following brain injury reduced seizure activity in mouse models of mesial temporal lobe epilepsy.... Read More...
How the brain remembers where you’re heading to
Theta oscillations help the brain remember locations to which a person is trying to navigate.... Read More...