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    [News] New epilepsy drug (bexicaserin) getting good results in early trials

    More: https://medcitynews.com/2024/01/epilepsy-drug-longboard-pharmaceuticals-clinical-trial-dravet-lennox-gastaut/
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    [News] F.D.A. Panel Recommends Approval of Cannabis-Based Drug for Epilepsy

    https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/19/health/epidiolex-fda-cannabis-marajuana.html Here's an excerpt from the article:
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    [Research] Marijuana extract sharply cuts seizures in kids with Dravet syndrome

    Just published in the New England Journal of Medicine are the results of a study testing Cannabidiol in treatment of children with Dravet syndrome (a severe form of epilepsy): The drug manufacturer hopes that it can be available by prescription in 2018 for children suffering from Dravet...
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    Personalized epilepsy treatment -- the future?

    I posted this link elsewhere, but I think it deserves its own thread: http://www.cureepilepsy.org/news/story.asp?id=97 The link is to a fascinating interview with a scientist/mother who through her own genetic sequencing research -- and with the crucial support of her daughter's pediatric...
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    Lannox Gasteau

    My grandson has been dealing with epilepsy for almost 2 years, is regressing and now believed to have Lannox Gasteau Syndrom. I understand there isn't a lot of info on this. Is anyone familiar with this? He is in hopes to enter a study at Dartmouth with a new drug, we're hoping for some...
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    Lennox-gastaut

    Six years after finding out my (now) 11-year-old grandson has epilepsy, we were just told he has Lennox-gastaut syndrome. Personal research had provided me with this diagnosis, but actually hearing it from his neurologist was devastating. I guess I'm looking for a glimmer of hope, and ideas...
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    Helmets for Hope Campaign and Fundraiser in NYC

    Atonic [drop-attack] seizures are often synonymous with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. They are one of the most devastating types of seizures associated with LGS and are caused by a sudden burst of electricity to the brain and loss of muscle tone, often resulting in a dangerous fall. Children are...
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    FDA Approves Rufinamide for Severe Epilepsy - 11/21/2008

    By Med-Page Today... FDA Approves Rufinamide for Severe Epilepsy
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    JUVENILE & MYOCLONIC SEIZURES aka JME EPILEPSY including Lennox-Gastaut

    JUVENILE & MYOCLONIC SEIZURES AKA JME EPILEPSY including Lennox-Gastaut Here are some partial quotes: JME / MYOCOLINIC SEIZURES - from eMed MYOCLONIC SEIZURES - Epilepsy Foundation JME, MYOCLONIC, LENNOX-GASTAUT SEIZURES by Epilepsy.com Feel free to bring about any discussion as...
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    To all affected by Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

    Hi Everyone, I am putting together a short informational video of kids and young adults with LGS. It will also be included in the documentary that we are producing. I am looking for everyone who has a loved one with LGS to submit photographs and videos of them. We are looking for the...
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    Hello from the LGS Foundation!

    Hi there, Just wanted to introduce myself and our organization, the LGS Foundation (Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Foundation). The LGS Foundation is an organization dedicated to raising awareness about the disorder, while offering support to individuals and their families who are battling with the...
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