FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 7, 2019·6 min readLess-invasive procedure helps surgeons pinpoint epilepsy surgical candidatesA minimally invasive procedure to determine whether patients with drug-resistant epilepsy are candidates for brain surgery is safer, more efficient, and leads to better outcomes than the traditional method.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 20, 2019·8 min readEEG Helps Predict Epileptic Seizures Minutes in AdvanceResearchers report EEG technology can help to predict the onset of epileptic seizures up to four minutes in advance. Additionally, acetate, an edible acid, may help to prevent seizures if they are detected with enough notice.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 15, 2019·4 min readResearchers Describe First Model of Mitochondrial EpilepsyResearchers have developed a new model of mitochondrial epilepsy which captures specific features observed in patients. The new model may help provide better therapies and treatments for the condition.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·January 28, 2019·5 min readIn People with Epilepsy, Social Anxiety Reduces Quality of LifeResearchers report up to 7% of people living with epilepsy experience social anxiety disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 21, 2019·3 min readHow Concussion May Lead to EpilepsyA new study sheds light on why repeated concussions may contribute to the development of seizures.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 20, 2019·3 min readTargeting ‘Hidden Pocket’ For Treatment of Stroke and SeizureStudy reveals a motif on the 93-series compound fits into a tiny pocket within the NMDA receptor. The findings could lead to new treatment options for stroke and seizures, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 10, 2019·5 min readNovel Epilepsy Genes IdentifiedResearchers have identified 16 DNA regions associated with epilepsy. Eleven of the regions are newly identified.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·January 10, 2019·6 min readResearchers Map Previously Unknown Childhood Disease Which Causes Epileptic Seizures and Reduced IntelligenceResearchers have mapped out a newly discovered genetic disease in children that causes epileptic seizures, loss of magnesium in the urine and reduced intelligence.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 3, 2018·3 min readEpileptics Living in High Crime Areas Have Three Times As Many SeizuresAccording to a new study, those with epilepsy who live in high crime neighborhoods have three times as many seizures as those living in lower crime areas.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 9, 2018·5 min readResearchers Solve Century Old Neuroscience MysteryResearchers have solves a longstanding mystery relating to perineuronal nets, giving rise to potential new treatments for epilepsy. The study reports the nets modulate electrical impulses in the brain and seizures can occur if perineuronal networks are dissolved.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 7, 2018·2 min readCannabis Compound CBD Beneficial for Children with EpilepsyA 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 18, 2018·4 min readHow Rare Gene Mutation Affects Brain Development and MemoryResearchers have identified a rare genetic mutation that alters brain development in mice. The mutation appears to cause impairment in memory and disrupts neurotransmission. The study reports memory problems may be improved by transplanting progenitor cells capable of generating inhibitory interneurons into the hippocampus.Read More