Epilepsy research
Treating seizures with pulses of light using optogenetics – study
Kami Kountcheva | Researchers from the University of California in the US have used a method called optogenetics to find a new possible treatment for…
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Entries open for Creative Shootout supporting Epilepsy Action
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action has been chosen by The Creative Shootout as it’s charity of the year 2025.
Epilepsy in Wales
Wales epilepsy open access service closed
Kami Kountcheva | The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s (ABUHB) epilepsy open access service in Newport, Wales has closed due to inadequate staffing and sick…
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New menopause guidelines “disappointing” for people with epilepsy
Kami Kountcheva | The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published its updated guidelines on menopause today, but Epilepsy Action warns that…
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Autumn Budget 2024 – bus fare cap criticised but spending on NHS welcomed
Kami Kountcheva | Bus fare cap increase in the Autumn Budget, announced last week, has been criticised by charities and people with epilepsy.
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People with epilepsy could be eligible for COVID-19 autumn 2024 booster
Kami Kountcheva | Some people with epilepsy may be able to have the COVID-19 autumn 2024 booster vaccine, according to information from the government.
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Epilepsy Action shortlisted for RCM award
Kami Kountcheva | Epilepsy Action was shortlisted for a Royal College of Midwifery Award for Partnership Working with the NHS North West Midwifery Team.
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Cannabis medicine trials for refractory epilepsy to start in 2025
Kami Kountcheva | Two national NHS epilepsy clinical trials will investigate the safety and effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in adults and children…
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Marine animal venom holds potential for epilepsy treatment
Kami Kountcheva | Venom from a Mexican marine animal could hold potential for new epilepsy treatments, according to scientists from Goethe University Frankfurt.
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