Pediatric Epilepsy
The Bordey lab reports the elevated expression of actin-cross linking protein filamin A in the brain tissue of many patients with two genetic disorders linked to intractable seizures: tuberous sclerosis complex and a subset of focal cortical dysplasia type II.
Clearer guidance will enhance clinicians' confidence in communicating person centered epilepsy risk with people with epilepsy and their families thus improving outcomes.
According to the researchers, this study reveals signs of inflammation, neuronal damage and transitory disruption of blood brain barrier following single generalized convulsive seizures.
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Pediatric Epilepsy
The Marigold Study is a pivotal Phase 3 study evaluating oral ganaxolone in children and young adults with CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD).
The majority of TBI?, epilepsy?, and PTE?related online health education materials do not meet the sixth grade reading recommendation.
CBD
This review aims to provide information to neurologists and epileptologists on the therapeutic value of CBD products, principally a purified form, in routine practice for patients with intractable epilepsy.
The agency now expects to provide a decision by June 25 on whether to approve Fintepla for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet.
Although long-term seizure control is possible in patients who have failed prior epilepsy surgery, with each subsequent resection, the chances of success decline.
