Cluster Seizures Approximately 1/3 of all epilepsy patients live with uncontrolled seizures. Of these, around 150,000 in the United States alone experience cluster seizures (otherwise known as acute-repetitive seizures, crescendo…
There are over 500 children in Scotland whose parents feel could benefit from a new cannabis-derived drug for seizures called Epidiolex. But recently, Secretary Jeanne Freeman had to tell…
Each year the Food and Drug Administration approves dozens of new therapies to fulfill unmet needs for various patient populations. It's just been published that in 2018 they approved a…
Epidiolex was the first cannabis-based drug approved in the United States. It was first recommended for FDA approval by an advisory committee in April of 2018. In June of this…
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month! Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of…
Two Phase 2 clinical trials called ‘Elektra’ and ‘Arcade’ have been initiated. They will investigate the drug OV935/TAK-935 as a potential treatment for paediatric patients with rare epilepsies. For more…
A study of an investigational drug called ZX008 in patients who have refractory Lennox-Gastaut syndrome has produced promising results, according to Zogenix. For more detailed information, you can view…
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and Ovid Therapeutics have released an overview of the clinical development program for TAK-935/OV935, an investigational drug that is being developed as a potential anti-epileptic…
BOHEMIA, N.Y., June 25, 2018 (LGS Foundation) – The LGS Foundation is pleased to announce that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved EPIDIOLEX® (cannabidiol / CBD) for the…
According to a story from the Washington Post, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the approval of Epidiolex®, a solution whose active ingredient is a refined version…
The UK government is being petitioned to hold a referendum on the decriminalisation of the drug cannabis. This has implications for people with diseases that may be helped by using…
When I was a young mom, I was not naïve; I knew that life has it ups and downs. I expected a Merry-Go-Round, and got a Roller-Coaster. I thought that…
The Mercury News originally reported that a new cannabis based drug found success with reducing epileptic episodes in patients with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. They hope to have the drug available on…
A little more hope is given to individuals suffering from Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome as GW Pharmaceuticals shared the U.S. FDA will indeed be accepting their application for potential…
GW Pharmaceuticals reports that Epidiolex, a cannabidiol based drug, had its NDA (New Drug Application) accepted for priority review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug is intended…
When you are in the midst of difficult times in your life, what do you do to make it through? Do you try and find a way to hide out…
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a severe and rare form of epilepsy, which causes patients to often have multiple seizures a day. It generally appears in early childhood, and is difficult…
My son Nick has a rare, debilitating, life threatening disease called Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS). To learn more about LGS, click here. For over 38 years I have been consciously aware…
The story starts in a Ana Alvarez's flat in Lima, Peru. Soon after, Ana will convert this apartment into a marijuana laboratory and underground medical center. The public will largely sympathize…
Check out part 1 of this LGS post here. After prepping: Arrive at the airport early – Ask the airline agent at check-in about getting your wheelchair assistance. Use this…
Traveling is certainly possible and can be more relaxing with some pre-planning and organization. Some of these ideas may not be applicable to you and your family. I have compiled…
GW Pharmaceuticals is a British biopharmaceutical company known for its treatment in multiple sclerosis. They are also known as one of the pioneers in the cannabis industry. Since they were…
The Pediatric Stroke Warriors were formed in 2015 and have thus grown into the biggest childhood stroke nonprofit out of the Pacific Northwest Region. Their mission is to strengthen communities…
Pack your bags LGS Warriors, your conference is headed to Orlando, FL this November! The LGS Foundation is holding it's fifth International Family and Professional Conference to promote collaboration between LGS…
The human brain is a mystery. Although enormous strides have been made to understand how it works and how our neuro pathways respond to various stimuli, there is still so…
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