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The ‘epilepsy warriors’ breaking down the barriers in Cameroon

Amid alarming rates of the illness, many living with it are seen as cursed. Now these myths are being challenged

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Taiwan earthquake kills nine and leaves dozens trapped

Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years triggered landslides, building collapses and injured at least 800 people. Plus: fighting the stigma of epilepsy in Cameroon

The Guardian - UK

Top 1% Biotech, Praxis, Releases 'Fireworks' And Catapults To Year-High

Praxis said Tuesday every patient in a study responded to its experimental epilepsy treatment. The biotech stock rocketed to a year high.

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World Purple Day to bust myths on epilepsy

World Purple Day to be marked in Thiruvananthapuram to raise awareness on epilepsy with cultural performances and website launch.

The Hindu

The fight to cure South Sudan’s mysterious neurological disorder

Nodding syndrome is a distressing disease that stunts growth, harms brains and sparks convulsions. Though its cause is still unknown, there is now hope that epilepsy drugs can help afflicted children

The Guardian - UK

Women must be told of sodium valproate risk to unborn babies

Letters: Readers respond to an article on how the epilepsy medication was prescribed to pregnant women despite the known risks

The Guardian - UK

Replacing 'lost' enzyme could help treat debilitating childhood epilepsy

Scientists hope a breakthrough will lead to treatment for CDKL5 deficiency disorder

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US Patient 'Happy Again' After Brain Implant Treats Epilepsy And OCD

American Amber Pearson used to wash her hands until they bled, terrified by the idea of contamination from everyday items, a debilitating result of her obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

International Business Times

UK Takes the Lead in Tackling Cyberbullying As Online Safety Act Gets Royal Assent

The Online Safety Act has become a law after years of campaigning to protect UK children and adults from cyberbullying and harassment including revenge porn and online trolls.

International Business Times UK

Seizures may be a cause of sudden unexplained child deaths

Footage from the nursery cameras of children who died of explained causes suggests that seizures are likely implicated in the tragedies.

LiveScience

NHS drug shortages are partly a political failure

Letters: Britain is pushing for patent changes in India that could increase the cost of generic drugs, writes Tim Bierley; plus letters from readers on the human cost of shortages

The Guardian - UK

Plane passenger upsets fellow travellers with flashing neon charger

‘Anyone with epilepsy around her is in legit danger,’ one comment reads

The Independent UK

New gene therapy 'significantly reduces seizures' for children with epilepsy

UCL expect to begin human trials of therapy within five years

Evening Standard

Researchers identify potential treatment target for genetic type of epilepsy

A team of researchers discovered a possible target for treating a hereditary form of epilepsy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Widely used epilepsy drugs tied to rare, deadly side effect, FDA warns

The announcement comes after the FDA became aware of more than 40 cases of "DRESS syndrome" linked to the seizure medications levetiracetam and clobazam.

Dynamite News

Health: Brain waves discovered during sleep can guard against epileptic activity

During the memory task, researchers found that the "wake" slow waves reduced nerve cell activity and so affected cognitive performance. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Unexpected Depression Drug News That Sent Xenon Pharmaceuticals Soaring

Biotech stock Xenon rocketed Monday, after its experimental epilepsy drug unexpectedly showed promise in depression treatment.

Evening Standard

MSG Sphere: Sadiq Khan blocked venue after being warned it could trigger fits in people with epilepsy

Exclusive: Independent report commissioned by City Hall warned lights would affect people with 'metal health issues, dementia, autism, and epilepsy'

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The Independent UK

Yoga may reduce seizure frequency in epilepsy patients, scientists claim

Yoga also found to reduce stigma experienced by patients

Zenger

Doing Yoga May Help Reduce Seizures And Anxiety In Epilepsy Patients

New research found that yoga can help reduce feelings of stigma around epilepsy.

Inverse

Personalized Deep Brain Stimulation Device May Quiet OCD Compulsions

A novel type of deep brain stimulation known as responsive deep brain stimulation helped improve symptoms in a woman with severe OCD, according to a new study.

The Independent UK

Trevor Monerville: Coroner criticises ‘unacceptable’ care of Black epileptic man who died in prison

Exclusive: Healthcare and prison officers ignored ‘multiple warnings’ about prisoner’s condition amid a ‘woeful’ lack of understanding around his seizures, lawyers claim

WEKU

Brain cells, interrupted: How some genes may cause autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia

Researchers have identified 46 genes that can disrupt a process that is critical to early brain development. The finding could help scientists find new treatments for disorders including autism.

Zenger

Boy Forces Change In Law After Online Trolls Sparked Seizure

“I say it all the time, but I’m so proud of Zach and his achievements.

The Independent UK

Youngster celebrates new law after campaign against trolls targeting epilepsy

Zach’s Law has made it illegal to post flashing images online to trigger epileptic seizures, following a campaign by Zach Eagling, 12.

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