Latest epilepsy News

Cannabis legalization has led to a boom in potent forms of the drug that present new hazards for adolescents
Glial Hyper-Drive For Triggering Epileptic Seizures
A rare condition makes other people’s faces look distorted. Why a new case is important
Locums and permanent GPs equally safe, study reassures patients
What your hair can tell you about your health
Tapeworm larvae found in man’s brain – how did they get there?
Family, friendship and scientific collaboration are part of research that has shed light on a rare form of epilepsy
Doubling Of Cheaper Medicines Further Win For Patients
More Medicines Available For 60-day Prescriptions
Sunflowers blossom at Service NSW, helping people with hidden disabilities
Patient adds author to his accomplishments
Neuren Pharmaceuticals completes Phelan-McDermid syndrome Phase 2 trial 
What is sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, and what causes it?
Substitution approved for vigabatrin shortage
Vulnerable patient groups more likely to be prescribed older antiseizure medications following stroke
Fireflies, brain cells, dancers: new synchronisation research shows nature’s perfect timing is all about connections
Tiffiny Hall on daughter Vada having a ‘funny shaped head’ (Plagiocephaly), feeling like she was failing her, and ultimately, bouncing forward
What is medical cannabis?
STEPS student honoured with prestigious award
New treatments for Australians with endometrial cancer and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
75% Australian women impacted by headaches – with stress the biggest trigger
New data shows headaches hit 79% of Australian households hard and costs the Australian economy over $35.7B annually
Statement on the risks associated with use of valproic acid (sodium valproate) in women and girls of childbearing potential
“Suddenly whoever were your gods, and whoever were your heroes, they are in that building wearing scrubs” – LiSTNR LAUNCHES DR GOLLY…
New study reveals gaps in Australians’ understanding of epilepsy
Study taps into technology to help epilepsy patients
Acid Glia in REM sleep: Stronger Acid Response in Epileptic Mice
Funding boost for Western Australians living with epilepsy
Optically Analyzing Local Brain Environment: Astrocytes’ Acid Response in Epileptic Mice
Dramatic roadside delivery for newborn twins in Queensland
Backing Local Medtech To Go Global
Cell biology discovery opens doors for brain disease research
Launch of WHO’s Parkinson disease technical brief
Innovation Challenge To Drive Medtech Manufacturing
Very high doses of cannabis component CBD don’t affect driving
Preclinical study illuminates origin of epileptic seizures
National report shines light on epilepsy in Australia
Research offers new hope for people living with seizures
Medicinal cannabis in sport: An insight for athletes and support people
Novel study to help kids with severe epilepsy
Can brain stimulation improve memory formation?
Harnessing Brain’s Plasticity to Acquire Epilepsy Resilience
Draft Intersectoral global action plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders 2022-2031
Seizure study first step towards revealing which children are at risk of developing epilepsy
Choline during pregnancy impacts children’s sustained attention
New graphene-based neural probes improve detection of epileptic brain signals
SA individual fined $7,992 for alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis
Treating long-term brain damage after exposure to nerve agents