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Dec 07, 2016 02:34 AM EST

Marijuana Can Cure Epilepsy: Recent Studies Done By Scientists Of Birmingham Epilepsy Center Revealed

Marijuana epilepsy research shows that it may be used as a potential drug for the treatment of epilepsy in pediatric and adult epileptic patients.

Oct 14, 2016 03:32 AM EDT

Deaths Of 10 Children Linked To Homeopathic Teething Tablets, FDA Says

FDA is investigating teething tablets and gels that are associated with the death of 10 children and 400 adverse events for the past six years.

Dec 18, 2015 11:55 AM EST

Neurotransmitter Linked to Autism: New Possibilities for Treatment

A new discovery could offer valuable new insights into understanding and even treating autism. For the first time ever, scientists have linked a specific neurotransmitter in the brain with autistic behavior.

Dec 08, 2015 06:34 PM EST

Marijuana Extract May Help Some Cases Of Severe Epilepsy

The study specifically looked at the use of Epidiolex, a pharmaceutical liquid formulation of cannabidiol.

Nov 27, 2015 10:34 PM EST

Dietary Fat May Help Treat Some Types Of Epilepsy

Dietary fat may be more effective at controlling the symptoms of epilepsy than certain medications, according to a recent study.

Oct 19, 2015 03:07 PM EDT

Reflex Seizures Are To Blame When This Patient Solved Sudoku

A new report published in JAMA Neurology investigates a case involving a man who had a seizure while trying to solve sudoku.

Sep 14, 2015 11:12 PM EDT

Neurology: Valproic Acid Helps Control Epileptic Seizures

New findings published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation reveal a mechanism by which valproic acid controls epileptic seizures. By this, researchers have further identified the underlying factors of just what causes the health issues.

Sep 05, 2015 11:33 AM EDT

Neurology: Gene Mutation Discovered In Infant Epilepsy

A team of researchers at the Karolinska's Institutet and the Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden have discovered a new theory that might explain severe early infant epilepsy, including mutations in the gene encoding of the protein KCC2. The findings are published in the journal Nature Communica...

Aug 04, 2015 12:27 PM EDT

3-D Printing: FDA-Approved Medicine For Epilepsy More Digestible For Patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first 3-D printed pill, which is an epilepsy medication that's specifically designed to be easier for adults and children with the disorder to swallow more easily.