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Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s Kv7 potassium channel opener XEN-1101 remains very much alive despite the primary endpoint miss in top-line data from the phase II proof-of-concept X-Nova trial in moderate to severe major depressive disorder.

AIIMS study discovers epilepsy patients who do Yoga are likely to have more than 50% reduction in seizure frequency post 6 months than people who do ‘sham Yoga’ | Health

Epilepsy in children poses unique challenges for diagnosis, treatment, and parental support. The initial step in identifying epilepsy involves a comprehensive medical history review and neurological examination. Specialized tests such as electroencephalography (EEG) play a crucial role in confirming the diagnosis by detecting abnormal brain activity. The diagnostic process often requires collaboration between pediatricians, neurologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate eval...

November is epilepsy awareness month. Many people living with epilepsy are looking to bring an understanding to those who do not understand what their condition

A fourth case concluded recently in the High Court about the epilepsy drug which pregnant women should not take as it can cause foetal valproate spectrum disorder

Epilepsy is a prevalent neurological condition, with over 10 million cases reported in India alone, stated statistics.

Caleb McCarthy from Cardiff was a “perfectly normal little boy living a very normal life” until he started experiencing seizures overnight four years ago

On National Epilepsy Day, observed on November 17, learn how to help in seizure control. Medication adherence, a healthy lifestyle, maintaining seizure diaries, and seeking specialist care are key strategies. Understanding triggers through monitoring can enhance treatment effectiveness, while community support offers guidance and empowerment for individuals and families affected by epilepsy.

Epilepsy is a common brain disorder of recurrent seizures due to abnormal electrical functioning of the brain. Genetic factors to a few medical conditions can cause it. | Thehealthsite.com

National Epilepsy Day 2023: On a day meant to increase awareness about epilepsy, a doctor shares how the chronic noncommunicable disease of the brain has to be differently approached depending on whether the patient is an adult or a child.