Saving patients an unnecessary procedure

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A new study from The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) and eight collaborating international epilepsy centers has developed a simple web-based application clinicians can use to predict which patients will not benefit from an invasive diagnostic work-up, preventing unnecessary, invasive procedures, saving time for patients and the clinical team, and […]

Seizures and memory problems in epilepsy may have a common cause

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MADISON, Wis. — Damage to a part of the brain that regulates hyperactivity can contribute to both memory problems and seizures in the most common form of epilepsy, according to research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The study, published recently in the Journal of Neuroscience , may lead to […]

Saving patients an unnecessary procedure

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The “5-SENSE” score can predict who will not benefit from stereo-electroencephalography A new study from The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) and eight collaborating international epilepsy centers has developed a simple web-based application clinicians can use to predict which patients will not benefit from an invasive diagnostic work-up, preventing unnecessary, […]

Seizures and memory problems in epilepsy may have a common cause

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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Damage to a part of the brain that regulates hyperactivity can contribute to both memory problems and seizures in the most common form of epilepsy, according to research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The study, published recently in the Journal of Neuroscience , may lead […]

Seizures and memory problems in epilepsy may have a common cause

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Damage to a part of the brain that regulates hyperactivity can contribute to both memory problems and seizures in the most common form of epilepsy, according to research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The study, published recently in the Journal of Neuroscience , may lead to earlier diagnosis of […]

Seizures and memory problems in epilepsy may have a common cause

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Damage to a part of the brain that regulates hyperactivity can contribute to both memory problems and seizures in the most common form of epilepsy, according to research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The study, published recently in the Journal of Neuroscience , may lead to earlier diagnosis of […]

Depakote and Depakote ER

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Depakote and Depakote ER are brand-name prescription medications. They’re FDA-approved in the treatment of bipolar disorder , epilepsy , and migraine . Depakote medication comes in three forms: Depakote delayed-release tablets are approved to: help prevent migraine in adults Depakote delayed-release sprinkle capsules are approved to: treat certain types […]

Using models to help predict seizure freedom in people with epilepsy

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L-R: Dr Hugh Simpson (first author), Professor Patrick Kwan (senior author) and Dr Ben Chen (co-corresponding author) on a paper modelling the probability of a person with epilepsy achieving future freedom from seizure. Study Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterised by seizures that are caused by a disruption of […]

Neurona Therapeutics Presents Preclinical Data from Lead Cell Therapy Candidate NRTX-1001 at Neuroscience 2021

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IND cleared by the FDA to enable initiation of Phase 1/2 clinical trial of NRTX-1001 in people with drug-resistant focal epilepsy Supporting preclinical data demonstrate seizure-freedom in up to 68% of the NRTX-1001 treated group SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Neurona Therapeutics , a biotherapeutics company […]

Why Are Autism and Epilepsy So Closely Linked?

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Epilepsy and autism spectrum disorders, or ASD, show a remarkable degree of comorbidity and may share pathological mechanisms. Questions that have bogged down scientists about these disorders include: Does autism lead to an increase in epilepsy? Or does epilepsy alter the brain circuit, which then leads to autism? Viji […]