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Children with a devastating form of epilepsy may soon have new hope thanks to promising trial results from an experimental treatment. Praxis Precision Medicines announced their drug elsunersen successfully reduced seizures in early testing for SCN2A-related epilepsy.
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.
Childhood Cancer International's survivor network, SurNet, brought together childhood cancer survivors worldwide in 2025 through webinars, shared stories, and advocacy. The growing community is now expanding partnerships to reach even more survivors seeking connection and hope.
When two-year-old Briar Curtis's heart stopped for two minutes during a seizure, a tiny implanted monitor caught it—thanks to research that discovered a surprising link between epilepsy and deadly heart problems. Now she's thriving in preschool with energy her mom never thought possible.
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.
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.
A new Senate inquiry into epilepsy in Australia offers hope to thousands of families struggling with funding gaps for care and support services. Four-year-old Leo's family is among those waiting for changes that could make life-saving assistance more accessible.
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.
University of Virginia researchers used gene editing to fix the DNA mutation causing a deadly form of epilepsy, potentially opening the door to cures for inherited brain disorders. The technique eliminated seizures in lab mice and improved their movement and cognitive function.
A new biotech company just launched with $106 million to bring promising brain disorder treatments to Americans. Tortugas Neuroscience is testing four drugs for conditions that affect millions, including schizophrenia, tinnitus, and epilepsy.
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.
New research shows that strong parental relationships in adulthood can actually shift how young people remember difficult childhoods. The discovery could transform how doctors and researchers understand trauma and healing.
A groundbreaking survey is gathering the voices of childhood cancer survivors across Africa to improve their long-term care and support. The initiative aims to fill a critical gap in understanding what these survivors face after treatment ends.
Specialist doctors volunteered their time at a Cape Town hospital to perform free epilepsy surgeries for two patients who had waited two years. The initiative aims to make life-changing care accessible in a strained public health system.
Scientists discovered a simple visual trick that helps people remember their childhoods more vividly. By showing adults a younger version of their own face moving in sync with them, researchers helped unlock rich, detailed memories from early life.
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have created a detailed map of a deep brain region that could help doctors precisely target therapies for people with drug-resistant epilepsy. The discovery shows that brain areas just 3 millimeters apart connect to completely different networks, providing a blueprint for more effective treatment.
Steve Corino turned Times Square into a wedding chapel with a surprise proposal and ceremony that caught everyone off guard. The WWE Performance Center coach married his childhood sweetheart under New York's brightest lights.
Indian cricket star Axar Patel, who helped India win the T20 World Cup 2026, has a love story that started in their childhood friend circle in Gujarat. His wife Meha, a nutritionist, has been his anchor from local cricket grounds to global glory.
Scientists discovered that difficult childhoods can rewire the brain-gut connection, causing digestive issues decades later. The breakthrough could transform how doctors treat stomach problems.
Researchers at UVA are developing the first new treatment in 40 years for Ewing sarcoma, a rare childhood cancer that desperately needs better options. The breakthrough targets a protein once thought impossible to treat.
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