FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 14, 2015·3 min readGlutamate Imaging Identifies Previously Undetected Seizure SitesGLuCEST neuroimaging technique detects buildup of glutamate in the brain, highlighting where epileptic seizures are likely to occur.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 22, 2015·3 min readResearchers Identify Possible Physiological Cause of Brain Deficits with AgingA new study appears to support the neural noise hypothesis, which proposes the signal to noise ratio in neural circuits diminishes with aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 9, 2015·4 min readHow Music Can Help People with EpilepsyAccording to researchers, brainwaves of people with epilepsy appear to synchronize with music. They believe music could possibly be used as an intervention for those with the disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 15, 2015·4 min readHuman Amygdala Stimulated by Researchers to Gain Insight into Sudden Unexpected Death in EpilepsyFor the first time, researchers have successfully stimulated a human amygdala and recorded breathing loss. Their research provides important insight into SUDEP.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 13, 2015·2 min readMedical Marijuana Liquid Could Help Treat Severe Epilepsy in ChildrenResearchers report cannabidiol could help treat children with severe epilepsy who have not responded to other therapies.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 8, 2014·2 min readOptogenetics: Identifying New Targets for Epilepsy InterventionA new study explores the reliability of optogenetics as an intervention for temporal lobe epilepsy.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurology·December 2, 2014·1 min readBrain Stimulation Counteracts Dangerous Side Effect of SeizuresStimulating the thalamus and other areas of the brain stem connected with wakefulness can help bring rats back to consciousness after a seizure, new research reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 31, 2014·3 min readLink Seen Between Seizures and Migraines in the BrainResearchers discover a link between the dynamics of seizures and spreading depression associated with migraine auras.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 14, 2014·2 min readA Single Switch Dictates Severity of Epileptic SeizuresResearchers claim to have identified a switch in the brain of people with epilepsy which dictates whether their seizures will be mild or lead to a loss of consciousness.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 19, 2013·4 min readDrug Shows Early Promise in Treating Liver Failure-Related SeizuresA 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 25, 2013·4 min readScientists Build a ‘Brain Stethoscope’ to Turn Seizures into MusicScientists turn EEG recordings of normal and seizure state brain activity into music. The work could lead to a new biofeedback tool to identify brain activity associated with seizures.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 11, 2013·3 min readNew Therapy Target for Kids’ Fever-Induced SeizuresResearchers have identified a new key factor in the generation of febrile seizures. The findings could lead to new therapeutic treatments for fever induced seizures.Read More