Epilepsy News

Posted November 20, 2009:

• Current Cigarette Smokers at Increased Risk of Seizures
• Explanation for Rapid Maturation of Neurons at Birth

Posted November 12, 2009:

• Theory About Long and Short-Term Memory Challenged by New Research

Posted November 9, 2009:

• Developmental Delay Could Stem From Nicotinic Receptor Deletion

Posted October 25, 2009:

• Could Drugs For Mood Disorders, Pain And Epilepsy Cause Psychiatric Disorders Later In Life?

Posted October 19, 2009:

• New Understanding Of Why Seizures Occur With Alcohol Withdrawal

Posted October 15, 2009:

• 'Molecular Trigger' For Sudden Death In Epilepsy Found

Posted October 12, 2009:

• Key Mechanism In Brain Development Pinpointed, Raising Question About Use Of Antiseizure Drug

Posted September 27, 2009:

• Certain Colors More Likely To Cause Epileptic Fits, Researchers Find

Posted September 18, 2009:

• New Links Between Epilepsy And Brain Lipids

Posted September 17, 2009:

• Gene Mutation Causes Severe Epilepsy, Febrile Seizures In Thousands Of Infants Worldwide
• Kids With Small Head Size At Risk Of Neurologic Problems, Screening Needed

Posted September 9, 2009:

• Some Mysteries Of Neonatal Seizures Explained

Posted August 24, 2009:

• Fragile Period Of Childhood Brain Development Could Underlie Epilepsy

Posted August 17, 2009:

• Children With Newly Diagnosed Epilepsy At Risk For Cognitive Problems, Study Finds

Posted August 12, 2009:

• Seizures During Pregnancy Associated With Risk Of Pre-Term And Small Babies

Posted August 4, 2009:

• Epilepsy Halted In Mice

Posted July 29, 2009:

• Scientists Track Impact Of DNA Damage In The Developing Brain

Posted July 23, 2009:

• Anti-Epilepsy Drug Risk On Cognitive Function For Unborn Children

Posted July 20, 2009:

• Drug Prevents Epilepsy Following Traumatic Brain Injury In Rats

Posted July 16, 2009:

• Entirely New Way To Study Brain Function Developed

Posted July 8, 2009:

• Single Gene Mutation Responsible For 'Catastrophic Epilepsy'

Posted July 7, 2009:

• Brain's Immune System May Cause Chronic Seizures

Posted July 6, 2009:

• Paralyzed People Using Computers, Amputees Controlling Bionic Limbs, With Microelectrodes On (Not In) Brain

Posted June 30, 2009:

• Health Benefits Of Molecule Associated With Male Sexual Arousal Examined

Posted June 29, 2009:

• Site For Alcohol's Action In The Brain Discovered

Posted June 23, 2009:

• Researchers Tackle Childhood Epilepsy

Posted June 19, 2009:

• Innovative Surgical Technique Gives Hope To Patients Suffering From Refractory Epilepsy

Posted June 7, 2009:

• Findings In Epilepsy Gene In Animals May Guide Treatment Directions For Infants

Posted June 5, 2009:

• Drug's Epilepsy-Prevention Effect May Be Widely Applicable

Posted May 19, 2009:

• 'Singing Brain' Offers Epilepsy And Schizophrenia Clues

Posted May 7, 2009:

• Camphor, Found In Some Pest Control Products, May Cause Seizures In Children

Posted May 5, 2009:

• Drug Prevents Seizure Progression In Model Of Epilepsy

Posted May 4, 2009:

• Human Brain Can Recognize Objects Much Faster Than Some Have Thought

Posted April 30, 2009:

• Restless Legs Syndrome: New Treatment Improves Sleep

Posted April 28, 2009:

• Gene Brings Together Animal And Human Research In Alcoholism Among Those With European Ancestry

Posted April 27, 2009:

• Lithium And The Brain: New Light On Bipolar Treatment Drugs
• Pregnancy Safe With Epilepsy, But Valproate Should Be Avoided, New Guidelines State

Posted April 24, 2009:

• Gene That Switches On During Development Of Epilepsy Discovered

Posted April 21, 2009:

• Epilepsy: Exposure To Valproate During Pregnancy Can Impair A Child's Cognitive Development

Posted April 15, 2009:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Alleviate Nonepileptic Seizures

Posted April 8, 2009:

• Diet Of Whipping Cream, Butter, Vegetable Oil Can Help Control Epileptic Seizures In Many Children

Posted March 27, 2009:

• Surgery Safe For Babies And Toddlers Suffering From Seizures, Study Suggests

Posted March 25, 2009:

• Epilepsy: Seizures Caused By Intractable Epilepsy Reduced By More Than 50 Percent

Posted March 22, 2009:

• Cause For Severe Pediatric Epilepsy Disorder Identified

Posted March 21, 2009:

• Novel Spinal Cord Stimulator Sparks Hope For Parkinson's Disease Treatment

Posted March 17, 2009:

• Depression Twice As Likely In Seizure Sufferers
• Stun Guns May Cause Seizures

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