Researchers find that perampanel increases assessment scores indicative of aggression as well as depression.
A Grayling-area man is the first in Michigan with a complete Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) system surgically implanted for the treatment of epilepsy
Pediatric Epilepsy
NeuroCycle Therapeutics was awarded a $0.5M Small Business Innovation Research grant from the NINDS to evaluate its advanced subtype-selective GABAA receptor modulators in models of Dravet Syndrome.
The 5-year grants support different studies, both focused on understanding the pathophysiology of ion channel-related disorders, including epilepsy, in search of viable therapies.
The expert “Peer Exchange” panel focuses on specific information on the incidence and causes of epilepsy that may lead to better, more accurate management.
Eisai and Empatica have entered into an agreement to co-promote the Embrace2 smartband device.
Genetics, Pediatric Epilepsy
Genetic mutations in the KCND3 gene may be responsible for more types of epilepsy than previously thought, and new candidate genes associated with Dravet syndrome have been identified.
Pediatric Epilepsy
While 1 in 5 pediatric epilepsy readmissions were scheduled, an additional 20% were judged to be preventable.
