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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.
Millions who struggle with clunky CPAP machines finally have hope for a more comfortable solution. A repurposed epilepsy drug reduced sleep apnea breathing interruptions by up to 50% in a major European clinical 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.
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 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.
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 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.
Scientists discovered that brain inflammation drives Dravet syndrome, a devastating form of childhood epilepsy, opening the door to treatments that could help thousands of children. By blocking a specific immune pathway, researchers reduced seizures in early studies.
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.
Scientists at Yale discovered that an existing epilepsy medication can both relieve joint pain and reverse cartilage damage in osteoarthritis patients. Combined with a special gel injection, the treatment could help millions avoid knee replacements.
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.
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.
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.
A rescue duck named Louie became an unlikely healer for Barley, a golden retriever struggling with debilitating medication side effects. Their instant friendship brought back the spark that epilepsy drugs had stolen.
A powerful documentary series exposing Ghana's evolving drug crisis is earning recognition from national drug enforcement leaders. The investigation reveals how traffickers are now hiding drugs in everyday foods to reach young people.
Nigeria's Kano Emirate is taking a bold stand against drug abuse by requiring all prospective traditional rulers to pass drug tests before taking office. The policy aims to protect communities by ensuring leaders model healthy, drug-free lifestyles.
A Stanford professor has a solution to generic drug shortages that have plagued American patients for years. Independent lab testing could restore trust and reliability to medicines 90% of Americans depend on.
The Supreme Court rejected challenges from six major drug companies, allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prescription prices for millions of Americans. This landmark decision marks a major victory for affordable healthcare.
When pharmaceutical patents end, generic competition can slash prices overnight, making life-saving medicines affordable for millions. India's booming generic drug market shows how this shift is reshaping global healthcare access.
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