Pediatric Epilepsy
In the present study, the team evaluated the therapeutic potential of donepezil, a reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor approved by the FDA, in a mouse model of Dravet syndrome (Scn1a +/-).
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In order to avoid prejudices and potentially harmful self-medication, physicians and healthcare providers are called to become familiar with the substance and to inform patients adequately.
The improved access to genomic data will allow clinical teams to understand the causes of a patient’s epilepsy and develop personalized care.
This study identifies the unique epilepsy self-management needs of people with epilepsy from underserved populations.
This small study demonstrated the 'toolkits' potential as a method of increasing knowledge about epilepsy and risk management.
Focal epilepsy may accelerate widespread progressive cortical thinning to a greater degree than that observed in normal aging.
Genetics
Mutations of a gene implicated in long QT syndrome in humans may trigger seizures because of their direct effects on certain classes of neurons in the brain.
The FDA has granted Orphan Drug designation to STK-001 (Stoke Therapeutics) for the treatment of Dravet syndrome.
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The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) said it is currently unable to recommend cannabis-based medical products for severe treatment-resistant epilepsy.
