These findings point to an active psychological process in drug-resistant patients, where approximately half generate strong positive illusions about their life with epilepsy, maintaining their mood and subjective well-being.
Genetics
DGIST joint research team identified the roles of 'Somatostatin,' which mediates the functions of GABAergic synaptic protein
Neurelis is offering a VALTOCO copay assistance program through which eligible patients could pay as little as $20 for the prescription.
What's it like to be a researcher with epilepsy? Hear from Dr. Luis Batista about his journey.
UC Riverside-led rat study finds an immune receptor in the hippocampus is responsible for the onset of the disease after brain injuries
In this study, researchers showed that optogenetic intervention may be able to both shorten seizure duration and improve cognitive outcomes of spatial memory.
Pediatric Epilepsy
SCN8A encephalopathy could be improved with a treatment already approved for other uses.
Use of periconceptional folate in pregnant women with epilepsy taking ASMs is associated with better cognitive development.
This project resulted in an increase in knowledge of epilepsy, a better knowledge on management of acute seizures in the school settings, a reduction in anxiety, and an increase in willingness to administer rescue medications.
