New genetic clues uncovered in epilepsy drug resistance

How disturbed signaling pathways could promote epileptic seizures

Focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) type 2 is a congenital malformation of the cerebral cortex that is often associated with difficult-to-treat epilepsy. In the affected areas, nerve cells and their layer structures are arranged in an atypical manner, which often makes drug therapy more difficult. A research team has now found evidence of profound changes in the dopamine system in FCD type 2.

New genetic clues uncovered in epilepsy drug resistance

Certain common genetic changes might make some people with focal epilepsy less responsive to seizure medications, finds a new global study led by researchers at UCL and UTHealth Houston.

Common genetic variants linked to drug-resistant epilepsy

Certain common genetic changes might make some people with focal epilepsy less responsive to seizure medications, finds a new global study led by researchers at UCL and UTHealth Houston.

Study: Cannabis-Based Medicines Improve Quality of Life in Patients With Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A new study published by the journal Brain and Behavior, and published online by the National Library of Medicine, found that cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) may improve quality of life for individuals with treatment-resistant epilepsy. The study, conducted by researchers at Imperial College London and Kings College London, analyzed data from 134 patients enrolled in the UK Medical …

Optimal Frequency for Seizure Induction With Electroconvulsive Therapy and Magnetic Seizure Therapy in Nonhuman Primates

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and magnetic seizure therapy (MST) are effective in the treatment of medication-resistant depression. Determining the …

Absence Seizure: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Absence seizure, formerly known as petit mal seizure, is a type of short seizure that usually causes a person to briefly lose focus, stare into space, and lose awareness of their surroundings. These seizures are often seen in children and typically last only a few seconds. The condition is a type of epilepsy , a condition that causes seizures. Seizures are caused by abnormal brain activity, in which a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity be…