Epilepsy Ireland awards significant research grant
Epilepsy Ireland is delighted to announce that a new research grant has been awarded to Prof David Henshall at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
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#iseebeyond increases awareness of hidden disability within four months of campaign launch
#iseebeyond increases awareness of hidden disability within four months of campaign launch
Research finds that night-time seizures affect memory
Seizures while sleeping appear to interrupt memory consolidation, according to a study published in Clinical Neurophysiology.
Canadian academics make some exciting advances in epilepsy research
Canadian researchers at Western University in London, Ontario, have made a significant discovery which could assist in the long term research into epilepsy.
Irish research team in important step towards finding a disease-modifying epilepsy treatment
Professor David Henshall and colleagues from RCSI have published new findings identifying a potential disease-modifying drug for epilepsy. Currently, no epilepsy drug offers "disease modifying" effects, meaning that if a patient stops taking the drug their seizures will return.
New UK guidelines recommend women seek advice well before pregnancy on their care
New UK guidelines produced by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, recommend women seek advice well before pregnancy on their care.
FDA approves testing of new surgical device in epilepsy trial
Medtronic plc, a medical device company based in Dublin, announced on Friday that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the testing of its Visualase(TM) laser ablation system in a clinical trial.
Study on the importance of sleep and rest especially for people with epilepsy
Sleep and rest are important for everyone, without it the risk of a range of health issues, including heart disease, stroke, depression, diabetes, hypertension, and cancer rise.
New Patient Information booklet on Valproate (Epilim) risks
Sanofi and the HPRA have updated & redistributed important information booklets on the use of valproate (e.g. Epilim) in women and the risks associated with the drug in pregnancy.
New Study on Ketogenic Diet
A new study conducted by Maastricht University indicates that the ketogenic diet may help behavioural and mental processes in young people with refractory epilepsy..