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An 8-month-old Australian baby became the first person ever to receive a precision medicine treatment for a rare, often-fatal form of epilepsy, and hasn't had a seizure since. Three days after his first dose, Bohdi Higginson's devastating seizures stopped completely.
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.
An Australian baby became the first person in the world to receive a precision medicine treatment for a rare, often-fatal form of epilepsy. Three days after his first dose, eight-month-old Bohdi Higginson had his final seizure.
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.
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 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.
Scientists discovered that calming an overactive immune pathway in the brain reduces seizures in mice with Dravet syndrome, a severe form of childhood epilepsy. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for the one-third of epilepsy patients who don't respond to current medications.
A major clinical trial shows magnetic seizure therapy treats severe depression as effectively as electroconvulsive therapy, but with far fewer memory problems. This breakthrough could help thousands who avoid current treatments due to cognitive side effects.
UK researchers found that tocilizumab, a common arthritis medication, helped people with depression who didn't respond to standard antidepressants. The breakthrough could offer hope to millions struggling with treatment-resistant depression.
A new UCLA study shows an intensive five-day magnetic brain stimulation protocol works as well as the traditional six-week treatment for depression. This breakthrough could help thousands of patients who struggle to commit to months of clinic visits.
Four promising new treatments could reach patients this spring, offering fresh hope for people battling hard-to-treat conditions. From the first-ever medication for a chronic liver infection to an at-home Alzheimer's treatment, these therapies represent real progress for patients who've been waiting.
Federal regulators just approved a groundbreaking melanoma treatment that transforms the herpes virus into a cancer-fighting weapon. For patients whose advanced skin cancer stopped responding to standard treatments, this innovative therapy offers new hope.
A Shanghai neurologist discovered a potential Alzheimer's therapy after his 90-year-old mother improved cognitively following ultrasound treatment for a different condition. His trial now tests high-intensity focused ultrasound as a standalone treatment, a promising departure from mainstream research.
A new HIV pill taken just once a week appears as effective as daily treatment in major studies. Over six million South Africans currently on daily HIV medication could benefit from simpler treatment.
A groundbreaking study will use advanced imaging to personalize cancer treatment, potentially cutting unnecessary therapy while helping more patients access care. The collaboration could transform how doctors decide when prostate cancer patients have received enough treatment.
For the first time in decades, Americans with treatment-resistant depression have two powerful new options that work differently than anything before. Clinical trials show these breakthrough treatments are helping patients who've struggled for years finally find relief.
People newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis who started B-cell therapy early had 62% fewer relapses than those on standard oral treatments. This breakthrough study gives doctors and patients clearer guidance on which treatments work best right from the start.
UK scientists created a simple blood test that tells doctors whether breast cancer treatment will work before therapy even begins. The breakthrough could spare patients from months of ineffective drugs and help them find treatments that actually work.
Bladder cancer patients now have access to breakthrough treatments that are improving survival rates and reducing recovery times. From robot-assisted surgery to personalized medicine, new advances are transforming what was once a limited treatment landscape into a field full of hope.
Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia now have a new treatment option that doesn't require chemotherapy and allows time off from treatment. The FDA approved the first all-oral, fixed-duration therapy for this common adult leukemia.
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