Tag: epilepsy
TAU Gene Therapy May Help Treat Fatal Epilepsy Syndrome in Children
A scientific discovery may help children suffering from Dravet syndrome.
TAU Study: Ketogenic Diet Reduces Damage from Traumatic Brain Injuries
The diet improves spatial memory and visual memory, lowers indices of brain inflammation, causes less neuronal death and slows down the rate of cellular aging.
Israeli Epileptic Patient Gets Innovative Pacemaker to Manage Illness
The implant was performed by Dr. Ido Strauss, director of the functional neurosurgery unit at the Ichilov Neurological Department.
Israeli Scientists Solve 100-Year Puzzle with Breakthrough on Epilepsy
"Our findings may serve as a basis for the development of drugs for a range of neurological and neurodegenerative diseases."
Israeli Scientists Say Fatigue Slows Your Brain Cells Down
Drowsy driving can be as dangerous as drunk driving, the researchers point out.
Haifa Researchers say Cannabis Oil May Help Epileptic Children
A new Israeli study finds medical cannabis can help improve behavior, alertness, language, communication, motor skills and sleep in epilepsy patients.
Israeli Physician Advocates Legalizing Cannabis Completely
A family doctor in southern Israel says it's time to legalize cannabis and other drugs, and instead regulate and tax them like alcohol.
Common Blood Pressure Drug Prevents Post-TBI Epilepsy
Israeli researchers discover a common blood pressure medication can prevent epilepsy from developing after TBI.