SUDEP
This is the first study to explore the role of the amygdala and loss of breathing in children with epilepsy.
Tests of extracts from plants used in ancient remedies led to one compound, derived from a magnolia tree, which could quell drug-resistant seizures in both fish and mice.
The Phase 2b StATES study of Staccato® alprazolam met its primary endpoint which was proportion of responders achieving cessation of seizure activity within two minutes of treatment administration and no recurrence within two hours.
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.
