cognitive function

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020

Epidiolex Helps Control Seizures in Children Without Affecting Cognition, Study Reports

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Epidiolex, a cannabidiol add-on medication for treatment-resistant epilepsy, was safely given to children and teenagers for one year in a clinical trial that included youth with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a study reported. ... Read more

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020

LGS Patients with Mitochondrial Dysfunction May Benefit from Keto, Small Study Suggests

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Following a ketogenic (high-fat, low-carb) diet may help reduce seizures and improve cognitive function in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) patients with dysfunctional mitochondria, a small study from Korea suggests. The researchers highlighted patients’ ... Read more