Newly Found Gene Mutations Linked to Variety of Disorders
Three newly discovered gene mutations have been linked to autism, cancer, enlarged brain size, hydrocephalus, vascular anomalies, epilepsy and skin growth disorders. SOURCE:...
read moreNew finding in epilepsy caused by TBI
Researchers studying TBIs have found that increased levels of a specific neurotransmitter may be causing post-traumatic epilepsy....
read moreUsing MEG to help patients control their brain function
A new brain-imaging technique that uses magnetoencephalography (MEG) can help patients with epilepsy (and possibly stroke, depression and dementia) to control their brain function by watching it on a monitor....
read moreSodium is a switch for a neurotransmitter – the kainite receptor...
New research shows that sodium is a switch for a neurotransmitter receptor called the kainite receptor. The receptor is necessary for good brain function and “implicated” in diseases like epilepsy and also in neuropathic pain....
read moreEpilepsy can add to earlier cognitive decline
People with epilepsy who also had Alzheimer’s or amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) had 5.5 years to 6.8 years earlier cognitive decline than non-epileptics. In addition, people with Alzheimer’s and seizure disorders have more rapid progression of symptoms and...
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