epilepsy Related News
Fycompa: Eisai’s new anti-epileptic drug is ready for the market in China
Fycompa is a first in class anti-epileptic drug (AED) discovered and developed by the pharmaceutical company, Eisai and it's ready to be marketed in...
Research suggests a new breakthrough for drug resistant epilepsy
30% of epilepsy cases are classified as drug resistant but new research from the University of Alabama suggests there may be new ways to...
NIH study finds anti-seizure drugs equally effective
New findings reveal that three anti-seizure drugs, levetiracetam, fosphenytoin, and valproate, are equally safe and effective in treating patients with this condition.
These three anti-seizure...
Calls for government to accelerate research following cannabis oil approval
Campaign groups and charities are calling on the UK government to accelerate cannabis research following the NICE approval of two cannabis medicines.
For the first...
First CBD oil to be approved by the European Medicines Agency
A GW Pharmaceuticals Cannabidiol oral solution, EPIDYOLEX®, is the first plant-derived cannabis-based medicine to be approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
EPIDYOLEX® cannabidiol oral...
The fight for getting access to medical cannabis in the UK goes on
Despite changes to the law in 2018, efforts to secure access to medical cannabis in the UK continue. Here, Hannah Deacon, mother and advocate,...
Further research supports the use of cannabis oil in reducing seizures in kids
The University of Saskatchewan has been conducting research on kids with epilepsy, using controlled amounts of medicinal cannabis oil, with the results being positive.
Researchers...
Pregnant women taking epilepsy drugs increase language impairment in their children
Today at the 5th European Academy of Neurology Congress, researchers present how epilepsy drugs taken by pregnant women is associated with higher risk of...
Genetic study points to potential epilepsy therapy
Newly identified drugs are promising candidates for epilepsy therapy as they directly target the genetic basis of the disease.
In order to create a better...
Epilepsy in children can be detected early with deep learning
Early detection of the most common form of epilepsy in children is possible through "deep learning”, which is a computer science technique.
According to researchers,...
Antiepileptic drugs increase risk of stroke for those with Alzheimer’s disease
The use of antiepileptic drugs is associated with an increased risk of stroke amongst individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.
According to a new study from the...
Tilray exports 2:100 CBD oil to the United Kingdom
Tilray® Inc., a global leader in cannabis research, production and distribution, announced today that Tilray 2:100, a product produced at Tilray’s federally licensed, Good Manufacturing...
Towards legalisation
As more and more countries legalise the use of cannabis for medical purposes, Health Europa Quarterly highlights recent research into its possible therapeutic benefits.
The...
