Epilepsy research

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

Epilepsy may be linked to sleep and stress – study
Epilepsy may be linked to sleep and stress – study
Grace Wood | The Birmingham University study suggests epileptiform discharges may be linked to sleep and stress
NHS announces ‘bundle of care’ for children and young people
NHS announces ‘bundle of care’ for children and young people
Grace Wood | NHS England has published recommendations for treating children and young people with epilepsy
Epilepsy Research Institute launched
Epilepsy Research Institute launched
Grace Wood | Epilepsy Action is a founding partner of the institute
ILAE Congress 2023: what’s new in research?
ILAE Congress 2023: what’s new in research?
Grace Wood | Epileptologists, patient groups and academics met to discuss the future of epilepsy research
Inhaling scents could lead to better memory
Inhaling scents could lead to better memory
Grace Wood | The researchers concluded that introducing a small amount of scent at night led to improvements in brain functioning
Epilepsy patients aid memory study
Epilepsy patients aid memory study
Grace Wood | The study followed 13 patients who were about to undergo epilepsy surgery  
Wearable brain scanner developed at University of Nottingham
Wearable brain scanner developed at University of Nottingham
Grace Wood | It is believed the scanner will improve epilepsy diagnosis, especially for children
Stem cell therapy shows promising results for drug-resistant epilepsy
Stem cell therapy shows promising results for drug-resistant epilepsy
Grace Wood | The treatment is a regenerative neural cell therapy derived from human stem cells
CBD researchers find “significant improvements” for epilepsy patients
CBD researchers find “significant improvements” for epilepsy patients
Grace Wood 32% of the patients reduced more than 80% of their seizures
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