Epilepsy research

The latest on what’s happening in the world of research into epilepsy.

UCL team develop mental health treatment for children with epilepsy
UCL team develop mental health treatment for children with epilepsy
Grace Wood | The mental health treatment for children with epilepsy was published in The Lancet
Spring Budget 2024: funding for epilepsy research announced
Spring Budget 2024: funding for epilepsy research announced
Grace Wood | Hunt announced a £45 million investment into research for cancer, dementia and epilepsy
People with epilepsy more likely to get Parkinson’s disease
People with epilepsy more likely to get Parkinson’s disease
Grace Wood | According to the research, 21 in 10,000 people with epilepsy will develop Parkinson’s disease
EU introduces valproate measures
EU introduces valproate measures
Grace Wood | European Medicines Agency announces measures for prescribing valproate medicines
Drug developed for rare epilepsies
Drug developed for rare epilepsies
Grace Wood | Bexicaserin, an epilepsy drug for rare conditions, has been shown to reduce seizures
Epilepsy diagnosis tool gets MHRA approval
Epilepsy diagnosis tool gets MHRA approval
Grace Wood | A digital tool to help doctors with epilepsy diagnosis has been approved by the MHRA
Brain wave study shows potential treatments for epilepsy
Brain wave study shows potential treatments for epilepsy
Grace Wood | Slow brain waves may reduce the impact of seizures, according to researchers at UCL
Guide to help treat people with epilepsy and learning disabilities
Guide to help treat people with epilepsy and learning disabilities
Grace Wood | The Clive Treacey Safety Checklist is for people with epilepsy and learning disabilities
ILAE British Branch meeting: driving, JME and amnesia
ILAE British Branch meeting: driving, JME and amnesia
Tom Shillito | Highlights from the ILAE British Branch’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Gateshead
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