H2CBD, a synthetic version of the cannabis compound CBD, has been found to be effective in decreasing the number and severity of seizures in rats. Read More
Results from a phase 3 study reveal Cannabidiol (CBD) cuts seizures by almost 50% in children with Dravet syndrome. Read More
Absence epilepsy may be triggered by an impairment in communication between the striatum and somatosensory cortex. Read More
Responsive neurostimulation can remodel neural networks, leaving the brain less susceptible to epileptic seizures. Read More
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
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
Researchers shed light on the endocannabinoid system and report how cannabis is helping to provide relief to many with medical problems. Read More
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
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
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
Researchers report improvement of up to 90% in seizure prediction, thanks to crowdsourcing over 10,000 algorithms world wide. Read More
A new study reveals CBD oil significantly improves seizure frequency and other symptoms in people with treatment resistant epilepsy. Read More