March 01, 2022
This study revealed that changes in the Wnt and mTOR signaling pathways, and the changes in glucose metabolism and neurotransmitter balance may lead to the progression of epileptogenesis and the development of epilepsy
January 20, 2022
The early learnings achieved through the CURE Epilepsy funded research have carried over into the development of “next-generation” implantable therapeutic devices.
December 02, 2021
Rapamycin appears to be an effective treatment for IS and that short-term administration early in life and during the peak of spasms can prevent future seizures in adulthood and even improve cognitive outcomes.
October 22, 2021
Previous research has revealed that disruptions in ANS function related to a seizure event are marked by diminished control of these three body processes, but the precise nature and mechanisms of these weakened responses are not clear.
September 28, 2021
Neurologists may now be able to predict how a patient will respond to RNS, better counsel patients on their prognosis, and adjust stimulation parameters accordingly.
August 26, 2021
Considering the limitations of pharmacological therapy for many epilepsy patients, it is essential to increase the range of available treatments, and the work from Dr. Litt’s laboratory makes a cure for epilepsy closer to becoming a reality.
July 12, 2021
Carrying out the National Plan will require the combined efforts of many stakeholder groups, including researchers, clinicians, advocacy groups, and, most importantly, people with epilepsy and their families.
June 12, 2021
Dr. Christopher Reid and his team sought to understand the genetic connection between sudden expected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) and cardiac arrhythmia with the goal of improving treatment for people with epilepsy and reducing the risk of SUDEP.
May 12, 2021
The breathing patterns, frequency, and disruptions in this individual were comparable to those from seizure-susceptible mice, suggesting that treating any breathing disruptions in patients post-seizure may prevent SUDEP.
