Researchers reveal sleep deprivation can disrupt neural communication. This can lead to mental lapses which affect memory and visual perception. Read More
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
Researchers have developed a wearable device that measures fluctuations in heart rate and can predict when an epileptic seizure may occur. Read More
By capturing a cell by cell view of seizures propagating through a mouse brain, researchers discovered neurons fire in a sequential pattern, regardless of how quickly the seizure occurs. The findings confirm seizures are not a result of neurons going haywire. Read More
Researchers provide further evidence that the cannabis compound, CBD, is effective at reducing seizures in people with epilepsy. The new study reveals CBD significantly reduced seizures in people with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Previously, the researchers demonstrated CBD was effective at seizure control in Dravet syndrome. Read More
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
CBD, which is a major phytocannabinoid constituent of cannabis, has already shown to have anti-epileptic, anti-anxiety, and anti-psychotic effects. The image is in the public domain. Read More
A new study reports a potential new treatment for seizures which often occur in children with genetic metabolic disorders and people with liver failure. Read More
Following a seizure, deltaFosB remains in the hippocampus for an extensive period of time. Researchers believe this may contribute to memory loss and other cognitive deficits. Read More
Researchers have identified silent, seizure like activity in the hippocampus of two patients with Alzheimer's disease. They believe the seizure activity could contribute to the cognitive symptoms associated with the disease. Read More
Study identifies a pathway involving astrocytes that help explain why some with multiple sclerosis experience seizures. Read More
A new paper looks at the controversial use of electroconvulsive therapy over the years to treat depression. Read More
