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·July 8, 2019·5 min read

Cannabis dosage studied to reduce seizures in children with severe epilepsy

Children with drug-resistant epilepsy may find relief with the help of medical cannabis oil that contains both CBD and lose dose THC. The oil, which contains 95% CBD and 5% THC, can reduce or prevent epileptic seizures in those with epileptic encephalopathy.

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·November 6, 2017·7 min read

Eight New Epilepsy Genes Discovered

Using whole genome sequencing, researchers have identified eight novel genes associated with epileptic encephalopathy.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·November 28, 2016·4 min read

Rare, Severe Neurological Disease Linked to Protein Trafficking Gene

Researchers have discovered that a severe form of epileptic encephalopathy is caused by recessive loss-of-function mutations in the gene DENND5A.

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·November 7, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Identify New Genetic Cause of Epilepsy

A new study reports researchers have used whole genome sequencing to identify a new genetic cause of epileptic encephalopathy.