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CBD and cannabis in the treatment of epilepsy

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Despite recent advances in the understanding and treatment of epilepsy, up to 30% of people living with the condition do not respond to existing anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) and continue to experience regular, debilitating and potentially life-threatening seizures.

Can changes in heart activity be an indication of epilepsy?

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Researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio have discovered that, even in the absence of seizures, people with generalised epilepsy have differences in their heart activity compared to the average person.

New investment for epilepsy to be announced by HSE & eHealth Ireland

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On International Epilepsy Day today, the HSE's Chief Information Officer, Richard Corbridge will announce details of the HSE's new Epilepsy Lighthouse Project. The announcement will be made at Epilepsy Ireland's Epilepsy Research Explained event this evening at the RCSI in Dublin.

I See Beyond campaign launched by Epilepsy Ireland & Headway

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Epilepsy Ireland and Headway have joined forces today to launch an innovative new public awareness campaign called I See Beyond (#iseebeyond). The campaign focuses on raising awareness of hidden disabilities like epilepsy and acquired brain injury and the challenges these conditions can present in day to day life.