Epilepsy research

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

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
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
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