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From gut bacteria to the brain, a chemical, sodium butyrate traveled through the bloodstream after traumatic injury, where 4 months of treatment helped scientists reduce inflammation, protect brain cells and made seizures less frequent

Post-traumatic epilepsy treatment: Researchers are exploring sodium butyrate to prevent post-traumatic epilepsy after brain injuries. This gut-produced chemical reduces brain inflammation and promotes cell survival. Four months of treatment showed fewer and less intense seizures in animal studies.

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Epilepsy Can Come from Two Broken Genes at Once, a Finding That May Explain Half of Undiagnosed Cases

Baylor scientists found epilepsy can arise from pairs of faulty genes rather than one, and traced the damage through a newly mapped cellular pathway.

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A Rare Epilepsy-Related Death Can Be Easy to Miss, So One State Is Changing How Deaths Are Recorded

Colorado's Lincoln's Law took effect Aug. 12, requiring death certificates to name epilepsy when a death matches known or suspected SUDEP.

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A Brain Protein Tied to Epilepsy Sat Unphotographed for Years, and Its Ion Grip Turned Out to Be Unlike Any Relative

Mount Sinai researchers solved the structure of NBCn2, a transporter linked to epilepsy and autism, and built the first inhibitors.

Medical Daily

Why Do Doctors Sometimes Laugh When Watching Seizures? Scientists Investigated This Surprisingly Awkward Medical Reaction

Over five years, two epileptologists counted how many people laughed at functional seizure videos. The gap between US doctors and everyone else was stark.

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Three Brain Regions Have to Coordinate During Sleep for a Memory to Stick, First Human Study Shows

A PNAS study using intracranial recordings in 19 epilepsy patients shows how three brain regions coordinate during sleep to consolidate memory.

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Viral Video Raises Alarms After 'Friends' Allegedly Got Black Teen With Epilepsy Drunk, Then Beat Her in Bedroom

A viral video shows a Black teenage girl with epilepsy being assaulted by peers. The footage has sparked outrage and calls for justice, as authorities investigate the incident.

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Man’s Suspected Brain Cancer Turns Into A Horror Story As Medical Team Uncovers Something Far Creepier

The real disease the man had contracted plagues over 4 million people worldwide, but is extremely rare in Europe and the USA.

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Scot running length of UK for charity preparing for 'emotional' milestone

A CHARITY runner has said she is looking forward to an “emotional” reunion with friends and family in Glasgow, as she continues her bid to…

The National (Scotland)

Scot running length of UK looking forward to ’emotional’ reunion with family

Caitlin Andrew ran the length of England in 20 days, and is aiming to reach John O’Groats by July 5.

Evening Standard

Daily Pill Cuts Sleep Apnea Breathing Pauses by 47% in Lancet Clinical Trial, Offering Hope for Alternative Treatment

A Lancet clinical trial of 298 adults with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea found sulthiame reduced breathing interruptions by up to 47% with improved oxygen levels overnight.

Medical Daily

NHS patients face worst drug shortages on record, say pharmacists and GPs

Supply problems pose risk to health, with common painkillers, epilepsy medication and HRT affected

The Guardian - UK

'I begged for this to work': A mother's desperate plea for her baby son

Bohdi was the first person in the world in a new drug trial.

Newcastle Herald

I Knew Epilepsy In My 20s Would Be Hard, But I Didn’t Expect It To Kill My Social Life

After two years, three medications and a very bitten tongue, who knew balancing a social life and seizures would be so hard?

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Scottish woman begins bid to run length of UK in memory of best friend

Caitlin Andrew is aiming to become the first Scottish woman to run from Land’s End to John O’Groats.

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NeuroPace Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

NeuroPace (NASDAQ:NPCE) raised its 2026 revenue outlook after reporting first-quarter results that management said reflected continued demand for its RNS System and improving commercial execution across epilepsy treatment centers. The company reported total revenue of $22.1 million for the first qu

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Epilepsy patients risk ‘life-threatening’ seizures due to drug supply issue

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‘It’s scary’: Epilepsy patients fear for their lives amid UK medicine supply issues

Charities call on government to ensure medicine supply chains ‘are robust and water-tight’

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Jess Warner-Judd relishing second chance at London Marathon after epilepsy shock

The 31-year-old suffered a mid-race seizure during the 10,000m final at the 2024 European championships in Rome

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Lagotto Romagnolo: The Truffle-Hunting Dog with a Curly Coat

The dense, woolly curls of the Lagotto Romagnolo give it a distinctive and charming appearance.

The Lagotto Romagnolo is a rare and fascinating dog breed known for its dense, curly coat and exceptional truffle-hunting abilities. Originating from Italy, this charming and intelligent dog has transitioned from a water retriever…

Medical Daily

Recognizing Different Seizure Types, Triggers, and Key Symptoms

Epilepsy and seizures explained in clear language, covering common triggers, main seizure types, and key seizure symptoms to help readers recognize episodes and seek timely care.

Evening Standard

Star athletes to reveal experience of life with epilepsy ahead of Glasgow 2026

The athletes will take part in a ‘world-first’ panel hosted by Epilepsy Scotland.

The Independent UK

EastEnders viewers complain after ‘silly’ error hits BBC soap

‘I’m becoming obsessed with how little sense all this makes,’ one fan said

Medical Daily

Cannabis Medical Benefits and Risks: What Research Says About Its Health Effects

Cannabis medical benefits and risks explained through research on chronic pain, epilepsy, and THC effects. Learn the real health effects of cannabis.

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In people with epilepsy, sleeping after a seizure may trigger more seizures

Epileptic seizures alter sleep by prolonging the stage that's central to memory formation, potentially predisposing the brain to "remember" how to trigger subsequent seizures more easily, a small human study suggests.

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