FeaturedNeurology·May 25, 2017·5 min readCannabis Derivative Cannabidiol Reduces Seizures in Severe Epilepsy DisorderA cannabis derivative reduced seizure frequency by 39% in patients with Dravet syndrome.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 8, 2017·5 min readWhy Some Images Trigger SeizuresResearchers believe they have figured out what it is about some static images that trigger seizures in those with photosensitive epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 4, 2017·4 min readBrain Model Explores the Cause of Different Epileptic Seizure Onset PatternsA new study explores which of the two main patterns of brain activity may be seen during the onset of an epileptic seizure.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 1, 2017·4 min readSilent Hippocampal Seizures Recorded in Brains of Alzheimer’s PatientsResearchers 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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 27, 2017·5 min readNew Analysis of Brain Network Activity Offers Unique Insight into Epileptic SeizuresResearchers look at evolving epileptic brain networks to obtain a better understanding of brain activity in those with epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 21, 2017·4 min readPreventing Seizure-Caused Damage to the BrainExosomes isolated from mesenchymal stem cells can limit brain damage caused by status epilepticus, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 19, 2017·3 min readCannabis Based Medicine May Cut Seizures in Half For Those With Hard to Treat EpilepsyCannabidiol could help cut seizures by half in children and adults with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, an extremely severe form of epilepsy, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·April 3, 2017·5 min readStress is a Common Seizure Trigger in EpilepsyReducing stress in those with epilepsy may be a beneficial, low risk preventative treatment for seizures, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·January 13, 2017·7 min readElectroconvulsive Therapy: A History Of Controversy, But Also Of HelpA new paper looks at the controversial use of electroconvulsive therapy over the years to treat depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 19, 2016·5 min readLow Carb Diet Alleviates Inherited Form of Intellectual Disability: Mouse StudyResearchers report sticking to a very low carb diet could potentially help to improve mental function in those with Kabuki syndrome, a rare, inherited disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2016·5 min readResearchers Identify New Epilepsy Gene NetworkResearchers have identified a network of 320 genes they believe to be associated with epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 17, 2016·5 min readEpilepsy: Why Do Seizures Sometimes Continue After Surgery?A new study highlights the potential reasons why many patients with severe epilepsy still continue to experience seizures even after surgery.Read More