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Seizures…Memory…Depression. YES, They Are Linked!

May 13, 2020
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At least one third of people with epilepsy also have depression.

Epilepsy can have different effects on memory functions and depression for various reasons.

Because the portion of the brain where memory and emotions are stored — the limbic system — can be disturbed by epileptic seizures.

In fact, memory problems are one of the most reported problems that coincide with epilepsy.

Posted in Epilepsy, Research
Tags: depression, disabling, emotions, Epilepsy, limbic system, medication resistant, memory, physiological issues, seizures, side effects, temporal-lobe epilepsy, under-recognized, under-treated

New Hope for Epilepsy Stem Cell Therapy

September 29, 2017
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About stem cells: “They’ve been called magic seeds. They have the potential to cure disease, regenerate organs, and even prolong life. And they could completely alter the way we practice medicine” – Fortune Magazine

There are many exciting areas in epilepsy research. One topic of great interest is the use of stem cells to treat seizures.

Posted in Epilepsy, News, Research
Tags: beneficial effects, chronic epilepsy, cure disease, data, Epilepsy, help memory, hope, medication resistant, neurons, prolong life, promise?, regenerate organs, Research, seizure focus, stem cell

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