Sentences with phrase «for epilepsy syndromes»

The research has important implications for improving the effectiveness of cell - based therapies for epilepsy syndromes.

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«Our study highlights the multifaceted pathophysiology of Dravet Syndrome that includes brain, heart, and autonomic disturbances, and suggests novel therapeutic strategies for interventions to reduce SUDEP in this and perhaps other severe epilepsies,» says David S. Auerbach, Ph.D., of the University of Michigan.

«Nodding syndrome caused by response to parasitic protein, international study suggests: Study also identifies potential new mechanism for some forms of epilepsy.»

Using a novel combination of technologies, including trio exome sequencing of patient / parental DNA and genetic studies in the tiny larvae of zebrafish, the EuroEPINOMICS RES consortium found that mutations in the gene CHD2 are responsible for a subset of epilepsy patients with symptoms similar to Dravet syndrome — a severe form of childhood epilepsy that is in many patients resistant to currently available anti-epileptic drugs.

Around the globe there is high interest in the use of cannabidiol (CBD), a type of cannabinoid, for the treatment of people with epilepsy, especially children who have treatment - resistant forms of the disorder such as Lennox - Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) and Dravet Syndrome (DS).

Importantly, the development of a new animal model for Dravet syndrome based on reduced CHD2 expression might help to find effective treatments that could improve the lives of thousands of people suffering from Dravet syndrome and perhaps other genetic epilepsies.»

A zebrafish model of Dravet syndrome, a severe form of pediatric epilepsy, may help scientists quickly find drugs for the devastating disease.

Next - generation sequencing and copy number variant analysis for 234 genes for epilepsy and associated syndromes.

For the trial, researchers enrolled 120 children from 2 to 18 years old with Dravet syndrome, a rare genetic form of epilepsy that kills up to 20 percent of patients by the time they are 20.

For example, a study conducted in his own lab found that forebrain assembloids generated from patients with Timothy syndrome — a genetic disease associated with autism and epilepsy, showed abnormal migration of GABAergic neurons during the development of the cerebral cortex.

Also, ketogenic diets have been used for treating neurological diseases (Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, autism, depression, migraines, epilepsy), chronic fatigue syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome (POS) and more.

Chronic inflammation has been noted as the culprit for multiple diseases and conditions such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, cerebral injury, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, cancer, allergy, asthma, bronchitis, colitis, arthritis, renal ischemia, psoriasis, diabetes, obesity, depression, fatigue (2)

The medium - chain triglyceride oils are used in sports nutrition, hospital settings for malabsorption syndrome, cystic fibrosis, epilepsy, seriously burned or critically ill patients, and treating and nourishing premature infants.

The therapeutic variations for specific disorders / diseases / disabilities listed in the Course Content are: autism / PDD, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, Down's syndrome, HIV / AIDS, cancer, post-op, and back injuries.

Additionally, ketogenic diets have been used for treating: neurological diseases (Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, autism, depression, migraines, epilepsy), chronic fatigue syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome (POS) and more.

Combined with the association between migraine and metabolic syndrome, the similarities between epilepsy and migraine point toward the ketogenic diet potentially being helpful for those with migraine.

Some of the other common health concerns for this breed include congenital deafness, pattern baldness, sick sinus syndrome, ocular disorders, lipomas, patellar luxation, Cushing's syndrome, allergies, dental problems and hereditary epilepsy.

Two related potassium (K +) channel defects in benign familial neonatal convulsions (BFNC) have recently been identified.9 10 A defect in a receptor for a different neurotransmitter (acetylcholine) has previously been identified in a family with autosomal dominant nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy (ADNFLE) 11, which was later shown to affect calcium (Ca +) movement.12 In humans, so far, there has not been any success in identifying genes associated with more common primary epilepsy syndromes such as juvenile absence epilepsy and juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME).13 No gene or marker linked to an epilepsy gene has been identified in any dog breed, as yet.

This puts them at higher risk for second impact syndrome and epilepsy.

Fifteen used Lyrica for neuropathic pain, 39 for psychiatric problems, 5 for epilepsy, and 1 for restless leg syndrome.

Intellectual disability (ID) affects 143/10 000 children1 and is associated with a range of comorbid health conditions.2 — 4 It is heterogeneous, 5 and clustering of some medical conditions may be associated with particular disorders such as Down syndrome6 or Prader - Willi syndrome.7 While epilepsy and sensory impairments often occur in association with specific syndromes or more severe cognitive impairment, conditions such as fractures or obesity may develop as secondary to medication use, nutritional deficiency or lack of mobility.2 Consequently, children with ID may face greater health challenges than typically developing children and use healthcare systems more frequently.8, 9 Mental health problems are also common in people with ID.10 For instance, in a Canadian adolescent and adult population with ID, a high proportion of hospitalisations was attributed to the presence of psychiatric conditions.11

There is growing evidence for online mindfulness courses being as effective as other face - to - face interventions and online courses for stress even without a therapeutic alliance.37 — 40 Previously found Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) effect sizes are comparable to those found with face - to - face mindfulness and CBT interventions, including our previous research examining the course currently under investigation.40 — 42 One RCT found that an automated internet - based therapy including CBT and mindfulness actually had better outcomes for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) than the comparative online therapist - led intervention, suggesting that the effects of internet interventions can not be attributed to, and do not rely on, therapist interaction.43 Studies are finding that online mindfulness courses can be beneficial for depression in samples with IBS and epilepsy and anxiety symptoms in a non-clinical sample comparing a 3 - week mindfulness course with positive psychology interventions and treatment as usual (see Monshat38 for a review).

Third, we conclude that children with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, migraine or tension - type headache, cleft lip and palate, and epilepsy are at highest risk for developing depressive symptoms.

Strongest between - group differences were found for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, migraine / tension type headache, epilepsy, and spina bifida.

As indicated by the non-overlap of the 95 % CIs, between - group differences were stronger for chronic fatigue syndrome than for arthritis, asthma, cancer, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease, HIV infection, inflammatory bowel disease, sensory impairment, sickle cell disease, and spina bifida.

Differences are strongest for chronic fatigue syndrome (d =.94), fibromyalgia (d =.59), cleft lip and palate (d =.54), migraine / tension head ache (d =.51), and epilepsy (d =.39).

Inclusion criteria for the current study were: European Caucasian descent, IQ ≥ 80, no diagnosis of conduct disorder, autism, anxiety disorder, depression, epilepsy, general learning difficulties, neurological disorders or known genetic disorders (e.g. Fragile X syndrome, Down syndrome).