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EEG HELPS PREDICT IF TREATMENT WILL BENEFIT PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY

For the study researchers used a new statistical model that is 80% accurate in distinguishing between drug-resistant and drug-responsive generalized epilepsy. “Traditionally, we had few tools available to help us predict whether a patient will do well and remain seizure-free or continue to have seizures despite treatment with medications. “This is difficult for patients to hear, especially...

CBD products may help people with epilepsy better tolerate anti-seizure medications
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CBD products may help people with epilepsy better tolerate anti-seizure medications

by  Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have shown that CBD may reduce the adverse effects associated with anti-seizure medications, and seems to improve other aspects of health and quality of life for patients with epilepsy. Credit: Public domain image Artisanal (non-pharmaceutical) cannabidiol (CBD) products have become popular in recent years for their apparent...