Boosting the endocannabinoid system reduced seizures in an animal model of childhood epilepsy, which is also the only condition cannabidiol (CBD) from cannabis was approved to treat

Scientist discover three rare compounds in cannabis that reduce seizures in mice (including mother of all cannabinoids, CBGA, that was more potent than CBD) and provide new insights into how cannabis extracts may work to treat epilepsy.

Musical components important for the Mozart K448 effect in epilepsy

Researchers studying brain cell communication have discovered the underlying mechanism of a rare genetic mutation that can cause epilepsy.

The first patient, a child with epilepsy, has been scanned on the 7 Tesla, the ultra-high field MRI system acquired by the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences operating at Guy’s and St Thomas’.

This Startup is solving epilepsy with biosensors and AI

A new study of Medicare payments has found over a 5-year period, payments for medications prescribed to people with neurologic conditions like multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy increased by 50% while number of claims for these prescription medications only rose by only 8%.

CBD treatment for epilepsy does not have adverse effects on memory

CBD as an add-on drug for treatment-resistant epilepsy in a pediatric sample, does not appear to cause adverse effects involving cognition or adaptive function over one year of treatment

Women with epilepsy who take the antiseizure drug valproic acid while pregnant are at more than double the risk of having children with autism spectrum disorder and nearly double the risk of having children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)…

Researchers have created a magnetically powered neural stimulator that produces the same kind of high-frequency signals as clinically approved, battery-powered implants that are used to treat epilepsy…

Uncertain risks of cerebral palsy and epilepsy warrant cautious use of macrolide antibiotics in pregnancy.

A new neurostimulator developed by engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, can listen to and stimulate electric current in the brain at the same time, potentially delivering fine-tuned treatments to patients with diseases like epilepsy and Parkinson's.

Man to plead guilty to sending a strobing GIF to a reporter who has epilepsy

Twitter Bans Animated PNG Files After Online Attackers Targeted Users With Epilepsy

A 2,700-year-old cuneiform tablet from ancient Iraq describing medical treatments has suddenly revealed a secret – a hitherto overlooked drawing of the demon that the ancient Assyrians thought caused epilepsy

Cyberattack on Twitter targeted Epilepsy Foundation with strobing images

Scientists studied six patients who had half of their brain removed during childhood to treat severe epilepsy

Implementing a Network-Based Model of Epilepsy with Numpy and Numba

Researchers found a process that disrupts GABA signaling and causes autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia - it is reversible and may be modulated using drugs

Children who suffer from repeated febrile convulsions during their first year of life have an increased risk of developing epilepsy and psychiatric disorders later in life

CBD (Cannabidiol) studies that are relevant for Epilepsy in Humans and Dogs, TBI, IBD, Autism, Fertility, Anxiety, MS, Insomnia, Cancer pain management and other conditions - all in one place

Two patients with longstanding schizophrenia experienced complete remission of symptoms with the ketogenic diet, an evidence-based treatment for epilepsy

A Compelling and Compassionate Book about Epilepsy

With electrical jolts, scientists have literally sparked joy in the brains of three patients with epilepsy.

Using epilepsy drug valproate during pregnancy was significantly associated with a 48% increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared with children with no valproate exposure (n = 913,302).

A new neurostimulator developed by engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, can listen to and stimulate electric current in the brain at the same time, potentially delivering fine-tuned treatments to patients with diseases like epilepsy and Parkinson's.

Scientists have developed a high-tech bracelet called the Nightwatch, which detects 85% of all severe nighttime epilepsy seizures

Cannabis-based compound may reduce seizures in children with epilepsy

Compound Derived from Marijuana May Benefit Children with Epilepsy

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