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EEG Helps Predict Epileptic Seizures Minutes in Advance

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 20, 2019

Researchers 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...

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Researchers Describe First Model of Mitochondrial Epilepsy

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 15, 2019

Researchers 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...

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The Discovery of the Endocannabinoid System: Centuries in the Making

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 28, 2019

Researchers shed light on the endocannabinoid system and report how cannabis is helping to provide relief to many with medical problems.... Read More...

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Targeting ‘Hidden Pocket’ For Treatment of Stroke and Seizure

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 20, 2019

Study 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...

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Researchers Map Previously Unknown Childhood Disease Which Causes Epileptic Seizures and Reduced Intelligence

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Researchers 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...

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Epileptics Living in High Crime Areas Have Three Times As Many Seizures

Neuroscience NewsDecember 3, 2018

According 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...

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Crowdsourcing Algorithms to Predict Epileptic Seizures

Neuroscience NewsAugust 11, 2018

Researchers report improvement of up to 90% in seizure prediction, thanks to crowdsourcing over 10,000 algorithms world wide.... Read More...

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CBD Oil Study Shows Significant Improvements in Patients with Treatment Resistant Epilepsy

Neuroscience NewsAugust 10, 2018

A new study reveals CBD oil significantly improves seizure frequency and other symptoms in people with treatment resistant epilepsy. ... Read More...

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Brain Proteins and Patterns Reveal Clues to Understanding Epilepsy

Neuroscience NewsAugust 10, 2018

Researchers shed light on key proteins that play roles in controlling epilepsy and anxiety. ... Read More...

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Can Medical Marijuana Help Treat Intractable Epilepsy?

Neuroscience NewsAugust 8, 2018

A new study considers the medical benefits of using marijuana to help treat epilepsy which can not be controlled with standard anticonvulsants.... Read More...

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Rewiring the Brain to Fight Epilepsy

Neuroscience NewsAugust 1, 2018

Sema4D not only reduces the severity of seizures in mouse models of epilepsy, it also helps to increase the number of inhibitory synapses in the brains of the animals, researchers report. ... Read More...

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Your Brain with a Migraine

Neuroscience NewsJune 27, 2018

Researchers have identified electrical activity in the brain that is specific to the start of migraines. The new study reports spreading depolarization can be seen as a migraine begins, and an electrical current can be used to stop it in its tracks.... Read More...

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EEG Helps Predict Epileptic Seizures Minutes in Advance

Researchers Describe First Model of Mitochondrial Epilepsy

The Discovery of the Endocannabinoid System: Centuries in the Making

Targeting ‘Hidden Pocket’ For Treatment of Stroke and Seizure

Researchers Map Previously Unknown Childhood Disease Which Causes Epileptic Seizures and Reduced Intelligence

Crowdsourcing Algorithms to Predict Epileptic Seizures

CBD Oil Study Shows Significant Improvements in Patients with Treatment Resistant Epilepsy

Brain Proteins and Patterns Reveal Clues to Understanding Epilepsy

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Rewiring the Brain to Fight Epilepsy

Your Brain with a Migraine