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A breakthrough treatment for seizure disorders exceeded expectations in its final clinical trial, bringing hope to millions who live with epilepsy. The drug reduced seizure frequency significantly and could reach patients by late 2026.
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Inspired by a baby with epilepsy, two 23-year-old inventors created a skin-like patch that predicts seizures hours before they happen. The device could help 50 million people worldwide live without constant fear.
A breakthrough medication helped highly treatment-resistant epilepsy patients reduce their seizures by more than half in a major clinical trial. The once-daily pill works through an entirely new mechanism and could reach patients by next year.
Thai authorities just froze another $230 million in assets from a transnational scam network, bringing total seizures to more than $580 million. The money is being prepared to compensate victims of the massive fraud operation.
A new gene therapy has reduced seizures by up to 85% in children with Dravet syndrome, a devastating form of epilepsy that begins in infancy. Kids in the trial are not only having fewer seizures but are making friends and enjoying life alongside their peers for the first time.
A breakthrough treatment is transforming lives for children with Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy that can cause hundreds of seizures daily. Eight-year-old Freddie Truelove went from constant fits to just two seizures a week and is now skiing and climbing mountains.
A baby lynx named Lumi survived a dog attack, severe head trauma, and life-threatening seizures thanks to Wildlife Haven staff who slept at the centre for weeks to save her. Now seizure-free for over two months, she's preparing for a new role teaching people about wildlife conservation.
After an avalanche left him oxygen-deprived, a 25-year-old's unique way of solving Sudoku puzzles triggered seizures in his left arm. Doctors discovered his 3D visualization technique activated the exact brain region damaged by his injury.
Scientists in Jerusalem discovered a tiny peptide that not only reduces seizures but protects brain cells from long-term damage in treatment-resistant epilepsy. For the 40% of epilepsy patients who don't respond well to current medications, this breakthrough offers new hope.
A breakthrough medication reduced seizures by 80% in children with a severe form of epilepsy, giving hope to thousands of families. The drug was well-tolerated by all 81 young patients in the trial.
A groundbreaking drug called zorevunersen slashed seizures by up to 91% in children with Dravet syndrome, a devastating form of epilepsy that causes developmental delays and sudden death. Unlike other treatments, this drug tackles the genetic root cause and could change the course of the disease.
Eight-year-old Freddie went from hundreds of seizures a day to just a couple per week thanks to a groundbreaking treatment targeting the root cause of Dravet syndrome. The experimental drug is giving families hope for near-normal lives after years of devastating, life-threatening fits.
A medication that's been treating seizures for 25 years might hold the key to preventing Alzheimer's disease decades before symptoms appear. Northwestern University researchers discovered it blocks the toxic brain proteins that trigger dementia.
Ghana's Parliament has passed groundbreaking legislation to regulate virtual assets and protect consumers in the country's growing digital finance sector. The new law brings clarity to cryptocurrency and digital payments while maintaining financial stability.
A major pharmaceutical company just made epilepsy treatment more affordable for thousands of Americans. The new generic medication could slash costs for patients who rely on daily seizure prevention.
When Brett Findlay collapsed from a diabetic seizure that fractured his skull, his six-year-old daughter took charge, telling paramedics her dad had type 1 diabetes. Now he's helping other brain injury survivors and rebuilding trust with his family.
A citizen-powered task force in Plateau State, Nigeria has reclaimed over 60 stolen public properties in just one year. The recovered buildings, vehicles, and equipment are being returned to serve communities across the state.
Nigeria's social insurance chief told students they matter more than oil or infrastructure. His message at a national summit: invest in young people to build the country's future.
Thailand's Finance Ministry is making its investment portfolio work smarter, selling low-performing stakes in 10 companies this year to reinvest in assets delivering triple the returns. The move transformed 16 sales last year into new investments earning up to 6%, compared to just 1-2% before.
The United States has quietly built up $29 billion in Bitcoin since President Trump's executive order last March, making it one of the world's largest government cryptocurrency holders. While legal questions slow the formal reserve's launch, the stockpile keeps growing through criminal seizures.
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