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CBD could be used to treat epilepsy in children
According to new research from Aston University, cannabidiol (CBD) could be used to treat epilepsy in children.
The researchers found that CBD, the non-psychoactive component...
£1.7m funding for wearable brain imaging system technology
Wearable brain imaging system technology has been awarded £1.7m to accelerate approval for use in hospitals.
Wearable brain imaging can provide accurate measures of brain...
WHO release new brief on epilepsy treatment and care
The World Health Organization (WHO) have published a new technical brief on improving epilepsy treatment and care.
The brief outlines the actions required to deliver an...
New AI algorithm could cure epileptic seizures
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm that detects brain abnormalities could help cure epileptic seizures.
University College London researchers have developed an AI algorithm as part...
The cost of brand-name epilepsy drugs has risen by 277%
New research finds that the costs of brand-name epilepsy drugs have rapidly increased by 277% from 2010 to 2018.
Epilepsy is a common condition affecting...
Hearing loss and epilepsy may be early signs of Parkinson’s disease
The most extensive UK study to date into the condition has identified that hearing loss and epilepsy are potentially early signs of Parkinson's disease.
The...
Blood-brain barrier discovery could help prevent epileptic seizures
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin and their colleagues have potentially uncovered a groundbreaking discovery about epileptic seizures, finding that the blood-brain barrier plays a...
Predicting epileptic seizures with innovative wrist-worn technology
Wrist-worn smart devices have revolutionised how millions of people around the world monitor their health, from heart rate to step count. Now, a team...
Epileptic brain activity reduced by the ‘Mozart effect’
New research has demonstrated that music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart has an anti-epileptic effect on the brain and may be a possible treatment to...
Study shows newborns with seizures may be overmedicated
A new study has shown that babies on long-term antiseizure medication may be overmedicated, as continued administration of the medicines may not prevent continued...
Neuron discovery could contribute to improved epilepsy treatment
Scientists have found that the way neurons are connected within the brain could provide a better indication of disease progression and lead to improved...
Cannabis medicine for refractory epileptics should be available on NHS
In this article, Hannah Deacon, medical cannabis campaigner and Executive Director of the UK Medical Cannabis Clinicians’ Society discusses how access to Bedrolite is...
Uncovered mechanism may provide new therapeutic strategy for epilepsy
A team of researchers has suggested that a future therapeutic strategy could be aimed at controlling the function of glial cells to treat epilepsy.
In...
Families’ plea to end fight for NHS access to medical cannabis
The families of 25 children and young people suffering from severe epilepsy have written an open letter to the Prime Minister pleading for him...
European Commission approves epilepsy medicine to treat children
The European Commission has approved expanding the indication of anti-epileptic agent Fycompa to include the treatment of children with epilepsy.
The European Commission (EC) has...
Calls for UK Government to deliver on medical cannabis commitment
Families of children with severe epilepsy and charities are pleading with the UK government to act on its promises for easier access to cannabis-based...
Mothers rally for medical cannabis outside UK Health Authorities
A number of mothers, each with a severely epileptic child, are today holding a vigil outside the offices of the Department of Health &...
Researchers identify antibody link between epilepsy and brain inflammation
New research has identified a mechanism that explains the link between epilepsy and brain inflammation that could help with new therapies against certain forms...
Could the ancient remedy of magnolia bark treat drug-resistant epilepsy?
Researchers have published a paper which suggests the ancient Chinese remedy of magnolia bark could help treat drug-resistant epilepsy.
Researchers have published a paper in...
Study shows that pharmaceutical CBD is best for reducing seizures
A new study has shown that ‘not all medical cannabis is the same’ by demonstrating how artisanal CBD is not as effective as pharmaceutical...