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Study reveals how CBD counters epileptic seizures
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A study reveals a previously unknown way in which cannabidiol (CBD), a substance found in cannabis, reduces seizures in many treatment-resistant forms of pediatric epilepsy.
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Epilepsy research boosts case for new gene therapy for Dravet syndrome
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests how a newly developed gene therapy can treat Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy, and potentially prolong survival for people with the condition.
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Genetic risk scores can aid accurate diagnosis of epilepsy: Study
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 30 (ANI): Although epilepsy is a relatively common condition, affecting approximately 1 per cent of individuals worldwide, it is often difficult to diagnose in clinical practice, and it is estimated that up to a quarter of all cases may be misdiagnosed initially. Epil
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Epilepsy research reveals why sleep increases risk of sudden death
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 6 (ANI): New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine reveals why sleep can put people with epilepsy at increased risk of sudden death.
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