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‘Little bits of magic create tries’ – England’s Tommy Freeman on wing wizardry, epilepsy and not always being the best player growing up

Card tricks are not the only sleight of hand the Northampton flyer will hope to show, he tells Robert Kitson, as Saturday’s opening Six Nations contest against Ireland looms

The Guardian - UK

London student with epilepsy died after spending days desperately tying to get medication

Coroner demands NHS review following inquest into death of Brunel student Charlie Marriage in Camberwell

Evening Standard

Brain implant that could boost mood by using ultrasound to go under NHS trial

Devices may have potential to help patients with conditions such as depression, addiction, OCD and epilepsy

The Guardian - UK

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Man Died After Pharmacy Ran Out Of Epilepsy Drug, Left Him With An 'IOU' Note

A recent coroner's report concluded that epilepsy was a contributory factor in the man's death.

Medical Daily

Man Suffers Fatal Heart Attack After Pharmacy Runs Out of Meds, Gives Him 'IOU' Note Instead

A 44-year-old man in Leeds, England, tragically died after a pharmacy's repeated failure to supply life-saving epilepsy medication.

Latin Times

Man with epilepsy in Leeds died in fall after pharmacy ran out of drug

David Crompton, 44, was reportedly given ‘IOU’ for prescription medication before fatal incident

The Guardian - UK

Scientists map use of epilepsy drug in England and Wales linked to birth defects

Data is used for the first time to show regional differences in the uptake of a single medicine – sodium valproate – and the potential benefits are striking say researchers

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The Promises Of New Neuron Generation To Fight Aging Brains

Your brain can still make new neurons when you’re an adult and researchers are looking to enhance that process for brain health.

Inverse

CBD Drug For Tuberous Sclerosis: Caregivers Continue Epidiolex Treatment Citing Seizure Reduction And Cognitive Improvements

The majority of caregivers of patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) planned to continue Epidiolex treatment, citing benefits like reduced seizure frequency and improvements in cognition and communication. That's according to data from the BECOME-TSC (BEhavior, COgnition, and More with Epidiolex) caregiver survey, revealed by Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ).…

Benzinga

Adults grow new brain cells – and these neurons are key to learning by listening

Your brain can still make new neurons when you’re an adult. But how does the rare birth of these new neurons contribute to cognitive function?

The Conversation

Epilepsy medication affected Sophie’s pregnancies. Should Australia adopt tougher guidelines?

Exclusive: FoI documents show Advisory Committee on Medicines considered tightening prescribing requirements for sodium valproate – but chose not to

The Guardian - AU

Seizure may have contributed to death of woman mauled by pet dog, inquest told

Kelly Reilly was killed by her American bulldog, Mendoza, at her home in July.

The Independent UK

Stress During Pregnancy Linked To Higher Risk Of Epilepsy In Children

The study revealed a striking 70% increased risk of epilepsy among children aged 1 to 3 when their mothers experienced continuous psychological distress during pregnancy.

Medical Daily

Londoners with epilepsy to trial medicinal cannabis as treatment

Researchers hope that ingredients in cannabis could have therapeutic benefits for those with condition

Evening Standard

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'You feel helpless': epilepsy condition awareness call

Experts are raising awareness for Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, saying two out of three cases could be prevented through better seizure control.

The Independent UK

Venom from centipede-like creature found in Mayan caves could treat epilepsy and chronic pain

Remipede faces habitat destruction from railroad network in Mexico, scientists say

The Independent UK

Mum who lost only child to rare condition says she only learnt about it from death certificate

Esther McLaughlin is now campaigning for greater awareness around SUDEP

Tom’s Guide

Epilepsy drug could reduce major sleep apnea symptoms, new trial shows

A new 'gold standard' clinical trial shows that epilepsy drug Sulthiame could vastly reduce Obstructive Sleep Apnea symptoms.

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The Guardian - UK

What causes snoring, is it dangerous and how can it be treated?

Scientists say an epilepsy drug could reduce sleep apnoea symptoms, but how else can snoring be tackled?

Zenger

Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise In Treating Deadly Snoring Condition, Study Finds‌ ‌

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea experienced symptom reduction using sulthiame, a potential alternative to standard treatments.‌ ‌

The Independent UK

Daily epilepsy drug could reduce loud snoring for millions, study shows

The treatment shows a large reduction in breathing issues during sleep

The Guardian - UK

Epilepsy drug could reduce sleep apnoea symptoms, study finds

Sulthiame may help prevent patients’ breathing from temporarily stopping, international research suggests

The Independent UK

The mums leading the charge to secure medical marijuana for their sick kids

Existing legislation in Brazil allows the use of cannabis for scientific and medicinal purposes

The Guardian - UK

Brain implants to treat epilepsy, arthritis, or even incontinence? They may be closer than you think

Startups around the world are engaging in clinical trials in a sector that could change lives – and be worth more than £15bn by the 2030s

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Watch: Kobe Bryant surprises six-year-old child with epilepsy on ‘The View’

Over a year before his death, Kobe Bryant had a very heartwarming encounter with a six-year-old who had epilepsy on national television.

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