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Released: 1-Mar-2022 10:35 AM EST
Cleveland Clinic Launches First-of-its-Kind Study to Assess Impact of Lifestyle Interventions to Control Epileptic Seizures
Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic has launched an innovative study exploring the link between epilepsy and stress, supported by a $5.5 million donation from the Charles L. Shor Foundation. The five-year clinical trial is the first of its kind to study and compare the effect of lifestyle interventions, such as yoga, music therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, on seizure control. The research team will study the impact on seizure frequency as well as epilepsy-associated co-morbidities, such as depression, anxiety, cognitive function and quality of life. The team will follow 1,000 patients with difficult-to-treat epilepsy.

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Released: 22-Feb-2022 2:35 PM EST
Research in Brief: Science One Step Closer to "Turning Off" Seizures, Sleep Disturbances Linked to Intellectual Disability
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

UNLV-led research team identifies key brain protein to target for new customized drug therapies treating adverse symptoms of developmental disorder subtypes.

Newswise: Anxiety in people with epilepsy affects seizure control and quality of life. Too often, it is overlooked.
Released: 21-Feb-2022 11:25 AM EST
Anxiety in people with epilepsy affects seizure control and quality of life. Too often, it is overlooked.
International League Against Epilepsy

At least 1 in 4 people with epilepsy will experience anxiety, which can interfere with seizure control and impact quality of life. Epilepsy care providers are uniquely positioned to screen patients for anxiety and discuss treatment options.

Newswise: Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso to Use Permian Basin Area Foundation Grant to Provide Neurology Services to Rural West Texas
Released: 11-Feb-2022 6:00 PM EST
Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso to Use Permian Basin Area Foundation Grant to Provide Neurology Services to Rural West Texas
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

The Department of Neurology at Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso is expanding telemedicine services and community education in rural West Texas.

   
Newswise: Precisely Opening A Gate to the Brain in Mice
Released: 31-Jan-2022 3:55 PM EST
Precisely Opening A Gate to the Brain in Mice
University of Maryland School of Medicine

University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers developed a technique in laboratory animals to consistently and reproducibly open the blood-brain barrier. Their paper essentially provides a roadmap for other researchers to develop and test new therapies for brain diseases.

Newswise: ‘She Was No Longer My Sister’ – University of Kentucky Neurologists Help Patient Suffering from COVID-Induced Psychosis
Released: 27-Jan-2022 2:35 PM EST
‘She Was No Longer My Sister’ – University of Kentucky Neurologists Help Patient Suffering from COVID-Induced Psychosis
University of Kentucky

Aleina and Kelly Milligan are more than sisters - they are truly best friends. For Kelly, her older sister has been a lifeline during the past two years. As Kelly settled in with her sister in Columbia, Kentucky, Aleina became concerned when she noticed a change in Kelly’s seizure patterns. The sisters then made the trip to Lexington for an appointment with UK HealthCare’s Sally Mathias, M.D., assistant professor of Neurology, who specializes in epilepsy.

Released: 26-Jan-2022 1:45 PM EST
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Here are some of the latest articles we've posted in the Behavioral Science channel.

       
Released: 20-Jan-2022 7:05 AM EST
Combining Overnight Sleep and Epilepsy Studies
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Pilot project aims to reduce the need for two hospitalizations for patients in select clinical scenarios. The Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine and the Division of Neurology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles recently began piloting a new procedure that combines an overnight polysomnogram (PSG) sleep study with a full 16-channel electroencephalogram (EEG).

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18-Jan-2022 2:30 PM EST
Cleveland Clinic Launches First-of-its-Kind Brain Study Aimed at Diagnosing, Preventing Neurological Diseases Before Symptoms Occur
Cleveland Clinic

CLEVELAND: Cleveland Clinic has launched a landmark study to better understand why millions of people around the world suffer from brain diseases, with the goal of pinpointing disease biomarkers early, well before clinical symptoms present themselves. The new Cleveland Clinic Brain Study – the largest clinical study ever for brain disease – will collect data from up to 200,000 neurologically healthy individuals over a 20-year period to identify brain disease biomarkers and targets for preventing and curing neurological disorders.

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Released: 14-Jan-2022 12:05 PM EST
Podcast: Young advocate bolsters epilepsy awareness in Zambia
International League Against Epilepsy

Since his 2016 epilepsy diagnosis, Bright M. Bwalya has shared information about epilepsy through radio and TV interviews, education sessions, and a mobile app. He works to correct misinformation and to remind people that "you are not your epilepsy."

Released: 5-Jan-2022 8:05 AM EST
Adult Epilepsy Treatment Reduces Seizures in Children
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A surgical treatment commonly used to reduce epileptic seizures in adults also is effective and safe for children, according to a Rutgers study.

Newswise: Testing a promising treatment for functional seizures in children
Released: 21-Dec-2021 5:05 PM EST
Testing a promising treatment for functional seizures in children
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Clinical psychologist Aaron Fobian, Ph.D., has developed a therapy for this debilitating condition that she is now testing in a major NIH-sponsored clinical trial.

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Released: 16-Dec-2021 10:25 AM EST
Treating long-term brain damage after exposure to nerve agents
Iowa State University

Biomedical sciences researchers at Iowa State University are testing two therapies to gauge their ability to prevent long-term brain damage that results from exposure to nerve agents. The scientists recently received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to test the treatments, which may also have applications for treating severe seizures and head trauma.

Newswise: Selecting an anti-seizure medication for epilepsy is sometimes more art than science. Research is working to change that.
Released: 7-Dec-2021 3:45 PM EST
Selecting an anti-seizure medication for epilepsy is sometimes more art than science. Research is working to change that.
International League Against Epilepsy

Deciding which medication to prescribe for a new epilepsy diagnosis is an issue without much guidance. The second Standard And New Anti-epileptic Drugs study (SANAD II) compared medications for both focal and generalized epilepsies.

Released: 7-Dec-2021 1:10 PM EST
Seizures and memory problems in epilepsy may have a common cause
University of Wisconsin–Madison

Damage to a part of the brain that regulates hyperactivity can contribute to both memory problems and seizures in the most common form of epilepsy, according to research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The study, published recently in the Journal of Neuroscience, may lead to earlier diagnosis of epilepsy and possibly new ways to treat epilepsy and other disorders that share symptoms, like Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury and autism spectrum disorder.

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Released: 30-Nov-2021 12:55 PM EST
Epilepsy care in Zambia: "Now that we have neurologists, we will have a voice"
International League Against Epilepsy

In 2018, Zambia had 17 million people and four neurologists. The country's first post-graduate neurology training program is changing the entire country's perceptions of what epilepsy is and how to treat it - one day at a time.

Released: 29-Nov-2021 5:05 PM EST
研究表明癫痫患者可以使用腕戴式设备进行癫痫发作预测
Mayo Clinic

妙佑医疗国际(Mayo Clinic)的研究人员和国际合作者在《科学报告》(Scientific Reports)上发表了一项新的研究结果。该研究发现,在佩戴特殊腕戴式监控设备6至12个月的患者中,该设备可以识别出发病模式,在癫痫发作前大约可提供30分钟的预警时间。

Released: 29-Nov-2021 5:05 PM EST
Estudio muestra factibilidad de predecir convulsiones con dispositivos de pulsera en personas que sufren de epilepsia
Mayo Clinic

Un nuevo estudio por investigadores de Mayo Clinic descubrió que en los pacientes que durante 6 a 12 meses llevaron puestos unos dispositivos especiales para control, parecidos a relojes de pulsera, fue posible identificar ciertos patrones y aquello dio alrededor de 30 minutos de advertencia antes de que se produjera la convulsión.

Released: 29-Nov-2021 5:05 PM EST
A previsão de convulsões é possível com a utilização de dispositivos de pulso para pessoas com epilepsia, demonstra o estudo
Mayo Clinic

Um novo estudo na Scientific Reports conduzido por pesquisadores da Mayo Clinic encontraram padrões que poderiam ser identificados em pacientes que utilizam um dispositivo de monitoramento de relógio de pulso especial por 6 a 12 meses, permitindo um aviso de cerca de 30 minutos antes de acontecer uma convulsão.

Released: 29-Nov-2021 5:05 PM EST
دراسة تظهر إمكانية التنبؤ بنوبات الصرع للمصابين بالصرع باستخدام الأجهزة القابلة للارتداء على المعصم
Mayo Clinic

وقد وجدت دراسة جديدة، منشورة في مجلة التقارير الطبية أجراها باحثو مايو كلينك وشركاؤهم الدوليون، أنماطًا يمكن التعرف عليها لدى المرضى الذين قاموا بارتداء جهاز مراقبة خاص على شكل ساعة يد لمدة ستة إلى 12 شهرًا، حيث يتيح 30 دقيقة تقريبًا من التحذير قبل حدوث النوبة.

Released: 23-Nov-2021 8:50 AM EST
The Medical Minute: What you need to know about epilepsy
Penn State Health

Epilepsy, affecting some 3.5 million children and adults in the U.S., is a brain disorder characterized by recurring seizures. With a combination of the right medical care and a healthy lifestyle, most patients can effectively manage their epilepsy and enjoy a high quality of life.

Released: 16-Nov-2021 9:35 AM EST
UTHealth faculty members develop epilepsy care management platform for physicians
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

In an effort to address physician burnout, researchers with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) have developed an informatics platform that helps doctors better streamline and manage the care of patients with epilepsy.

Released: 9-Nov-2021 2:55 PM EST
Seizure forecasting with wrist-worn devices possible for people with epilepsy, study shows
Mayo Clinic

Despite medications, surgery and neurostimulation devices, many people with epilepsy continue to have seizures. The unpredictable nature of seizures is severely limiting. If seizures could be reliably forecast, people with epilepsy could alter their activities, take a fast-acting medication or turn up their neurostimulator to prevent a seizure or minimize its effects. A new study in Scientific Reports by Mayo Clinic researchers and international collaborators found patterns could be identified in patients who wear a special wristwatch monitoring device for six to 12 months, allowing about 30 minutes of warning before a seizure occurred. This worked well most of the time for five of six patients studied.

Released: 4-Nov-2021 12:45 PM EDT
Excellent Outcomes of Epilepsy Surgery in Babies Younger Than 3 Months
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Epilepsy surgery in infants younger than 3 months is safe and effective, according to a multinational, multicenter study published in the journal Epilepsia. The study found that surgery can stop seizures and lessen the need for medications in babies with drug resistant epilepsy and epileptic encephalopathy.

Released: 2-Nov-2021 11:35 AM EDT
Researchers boost human mental function with brain stimulation
University of Minnesota Medical School

In a pilot human study, researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital show it is possible to improve specific human brain functions related to self-control and mental flexibility by merging artificial intelligence with targeted electrical brain stimulation.

Released: 28-Oct-2021 7:40 AM EDT
Research Delivers Hope for Epilepsy Patients
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Combining electroencephalogram (EEG) data with clinical observations can help doctors to better determine whether generalized epilepsy patients will respond to treatment, according to a study led by Rutgers researchers. The study, which was published this week in Epilepsia, the Official Journal of the International League Against Epilepsy, uses a new statistical model that is 80 percent accurate in distinguishing between drug-resistant and drug-responsive generalized epilepsy.

22-Oct-2021 11:45 AM EDT
Gene Therapy Shows Early Promise as Angelman Syndrome Treatment
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Scientists publish encouraging early tests of a gene therapy strategy against Angelman syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder that features poor muscle control and balance, hard-to-treat epilepsy, and intellectual disabilities.

Released: 11-Oct-2021 9:00 AM EDT
NYU Langone Health Launches Parekh Center for Interdisciplinary Neurology to Accelerate Scientific Discovery
NYU Langone Health

NYU Langone’s Parekh Center for Interdisciplinary Neurology will accelerate research of neurodegenerative conditions across the institution thanks to a significant philanthropic gift.

Released: 5-Oct-2021 10:40 AM EDT
‘The mother of all cannabinoids’: anti-seizure compounds discovered in cannabis
University of Sydney

Research from pharmacologists at the University of Sydney provides new insights into how cannabis extracts may work to treat epilepsy.

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Released: 30-Sep-2021 9:40 AM EDT
The Future of Epilepsy Advocacy: A Conversation with Two IBE Presidents
International League Against Epilepsy

The International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) is an epilepsy advocacy organization with nearly 140 chapters in more than 100 countries. ILAE talked with two of its presidents—Martin Brodie (2017-2021) and Francesca Sofia (2021-2025)—about their paths to the presidency and their hopes and plans for the future.

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Released: 30-Sep-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Two ILAE Presidents Talk Goals, Career Paths, and the Pandemic
International League Against Epilepsy

Is becoming president of ILAE a decades-long goal, or a happy surprise? How do leaders develop a leadership style? We sat down with now-Past President Samuel Wiebe (term 2017-2021) and current President J. Helen Cross (term 2021-2025) to talk about these questions and much more.

Newswise: Anti-seizure medication improves cognitive function in some Alzheimer’s patients
Released: 27-Sep-2021 4:05 PM EDT
Anti-seizure medication improves cognitive function in some Alzheimer’s patients
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

An inexpensive anti-seizure medication markedly improves learning and memory and other cognitive functions in Alzheimer’s patients who have epileptic activity in their brains, according to a study published in the Sept. 27th issue of JAMA Neurology.

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Released: 23-Sep-2021 11:20 AM EDT
Sonothermogenetic pulse controls mouse behavior
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering

Bioengineers are using focused ultrasound to modulate motor activity in the brain without surgical device implantation, a first step toward non-invasive brain stimulation therapies.

   
Released: 17-Sep-2021 11:15 AM EDT
Common anti-seizure medication associated with elevated fracture risk in kids with epilepsy
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A study found that one of the two most commonly prescribed anti-seizure medications is associated with a higher risk of fracture for children and teens with epilepsy. This is significant for this population as it comes during a critical period of bone development, a time during which several features coalesce to develop bone strength that peaks in adulthood.

Released: 16-Sep-2021 12:50 PM EDT
妙佑医疗携手谷歌研究院开发人工智能新算法以改进可用于疾病治疗的大脑刺激装置
Mayo Clinic

对于数百万癫痫和运动障碍(如帕金森氏病)患者而言,大脑电刺激带来更多治疗希望。在未来,电刺激还可能惠及患有精神疾病和直接脑损伤(如中风)的患者。

Released: 16-Sep-2021 12:45 PM EDT
مايو وأبحاث جوجل يطوران خوارزمية ذكاء اصطناعي جديدة لتحسين أجهزة تنبيه الدماغ لعلاج الأمراض
Mayo Clinic

مدينة روتشستر، ولاية مينيسوتا- بالنسبة لملايين الأشخاص المصابين بالصرع واضطرابات الحركة، مثل مرض باركنسون، يعمل التنبيه الكهربائي للدماغ على توسيع إمكانيات العلاج. في المستقبل، قد يساعد التنبيه الكهربائي المصابين بأمراض نفسية وإصابات الدماغ المباشرة، مثل السكتة الدماغية.

Released: 16-Sep-2021 12:45 PM EDT
Mayo e Google Research desenvolvem um algoritmo de IA para aprimorar dispositivos de estimulação cerebral voltados para o tratamento de doenças
Mayo Clinic

Para milhões de pessoas com epilepsia e distúrbios de movimento como a doença de Parkinson, a estimulação elétrica do cérebro está expandindo as possibilidades de tratamento.

Released: 16-Sep-2021 12:40 PM EDT
Mayo y Google Research crean nuevo algoritmo de inteligencia artificial para mejorar dispositivos de estimulación cerebral y tratar enfermedades
Mayo Clinic

La estimulación cerebral amplía las alternativas de tratamiento para millones de personas que sufren de epilepsia y otros trastornos del movimiento, como la enfermedad de Parkinson.

Newswise: Successful neurosurgery treats tonic-clonic seizures
Released: 14-Sep-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Successful neurosurgery treats tonic-clonic seizures
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Mexico City resident Alejandra Gaehd, who has long suffered from tonic-clonic seizures, has been able to return to a normal life following a minimally invasive procedure performed by UTHealth Houston neurosurgeon Nitin Tandon, MD.

Newswise: Jersey Shore University Medical Center Welcomes Shabbar Danish, MD, as Chair of Neurosurgery
Released: 13-Sep-2021 3:05 PM EDT
Jersey Shore University Medical Center Welcomes Shabbar Danish, MD, as Chair of Neurosurgery
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center recently welcomed Board Certified Neurosurgeon Shabbar F. Danish, M.D., FAANS, as Chair of Neurosurgery as part of the academic medical center’s Neuroscience Institute.

Released: 3-Sep-2021 12:20 PM EDT
Mayo, Google Research develop new AI algorithm to improve brain stimulation devices to treat disease
Mayo Clinic

For millions of people with epilepsy and movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, electrical stimulation of the brain already is widening treatment possibilities. In the future, electrical stimulation may help people with psychiatric illness and direct brain injuries, such as stroke.

Released: 19-Aug-2021 3:00 PM EDT
VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Breakthrough Cases and COVID Boosters: Live Expert Panel for August 18, 2021
Newswise

Expert Q&A: Do breakthrough cases mean we will soon need COVID boosters? The extremely contagious Delta variant continues to spread, prompting mask mandates, proof of vaccination, and other measures. Media invited to ask the experts about these and related topics.

Released: 18-Aug-2021 2:20 PM EDT
34th International Epilepsy Congress – A virtual opportunity to learn the latest advancements in epilepsy research and care
International League Against Epilepsy

The International Epilepsy Congress, held August 28 – September 1, 2021, will present a platform to hear from world-renowned experts, and on-demand recordings allow registrants to attend sessions either live (following Central European Standard Time) or at their convenience.

Released: 11-Aug-2021 2:00 PM EDT
Hopkins Med News Update
Johns Hopkins Medicine

NEWS STORIES IN THIS ISSUE: - COVID-19 NEWS: Johns Hopkins Medicine Study Shows Vaccine Likely Protects People with HIV - Johns Hopkins Medicine Documents Stroke Risk in Cardiac Assist Device - CBD Products May Help People with Epilepsy Better Tolerate Anti-Seizure Medications

Released: 5-Aug-2021 3:05 PM EDT
Marijuana-Like Brain Substance Calms Seizures but Increases After effects, Study Finds
Stanford Medicine

Epileptic seizures trigger the rapid synthesis and release of a substance mimicked by marijuana’s most psychoactive component, Stanford University School of Medicine investigators have learned.

Released: 3-Aug-2021 10:10 AM EDT
Study Yields Tiny Targets for Healing Human Memory
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai researchers have identified a set of brain cells that, when affected by epilepsy, cause memory impairment in patients with a particular type of the disorder called temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE).



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