New Study Finds CBD Interacts with Antiepileptic Drugs

Scientists continue to learn more about cannabidiol (CBD) and how it can be beneficial in the treatment of epilepsy and seizure disorders. Findings in a new study published in Epilepsia may give neurologists and epilepsy patients a better idea on how best to incorporate the non-psychoactive compound into treatment regimens when taking other antiepileptic drugs.
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Seizures in Children: Types of Disorders and How CBD May Help

More than 467,000 children in the United States have been diagnosed with epilepsy, a central nervous system disorder characterized by unprovoked seizures. Seizures are caused by a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain. Many neurons fire all at once, temporarily interrupting normal function. The types of seizures vary depending on what part of
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American Epilepsy Society Study Finds CBD Effective for Reducing Seizure Frequency

Findings in a recent study by the American Epilepsy Society (AES) suggest that cannabidiol (CBD) is effective for reducing the frequency of seizures. CBD is a natural, non-psychoactive compound extracted from plants like hemp. The epilepsy and scientific society funded and led the study, which investigated the anticonvulsant efficacy of purified, plant-derived CBD for children
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Top 5 Beneficial Uses of CBD

Cannabidiol (CBD), the all-natural non-psychoactive cannabinoid derived from plants like hemp, continues to grow in popularity as patients and physicians become increasingly aware of its exciting therapeutic properties. While more research is needed, researchers are discovering that CBD may be a well-tolerated and beneficial treatment option for various conditions and symptoms. Based on research, here
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Connecticut Family Fights for Cannabinoids for Daughter with Epilepsy

Parents of a young child with a severe form of epilepsy are advocating for cannabinoid access in the state of Connecticut. Nine-year-old West Tarricone was diagnosed with intractable epilepsy the day after her first birthday. Two weeks prior, she had experienced her first grand mal seizure. Some days West would experience 100 seizures. On others
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CBD Demonstrates Efficacy for Reducing Seizures in Children in First Clinical Trial

A new landmark study investigating the efficacy of cannabidiol (CBD) for a rare form of childhood epilepsy shows the non-psychoactive cannabinoid is beneficial for reducing seizures. In the double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, a team of researchers administered CBD to 120 children between the ages of two and 18 years diagnosed with Dravet syndrome for 14
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How Does CBD Reduce Seizures? Here’s What Science Says

Researchers have found that cannabidiol (CBD) shows exciting therapeutic promise for managing seizure activity in cases of intractable epilepsy disorders. In multiple studies published this year alone, CBD was shown to reduce the frequency of seizures in more than 80 percent of children and young teens with epilepsy. Some of those that were treated with
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CBD Shown Effective for over 80% of Children and Teens with Pediatric Epilepsy in New Study

Cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduces the frequency of seizures in children and teens with severe seizure disorders, according to a new study published in Neurology Research International. In the study, conducted by Dr. Carlos G. Aguirre Velazquez, over 80% of 53 children and teens treated with CBD experienced a reduction in seizures, including some that were
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CBD Reduces Seizures in 84% of Children with Epilepsy, Study Finds

A new study by a renowned neurologist has found THC-free cannabidiol (CBD) hemp oil to effectively reduce the frequency of seizures in 84% of children diagnosed with a severe seizure disorder. Dr. Garza Morales, a specialist in child neurology and epilepsy, announced his findings at a press conference in Mexico last month. Between January 2016
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New Study Examines Cannabinoid’s Impact on Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy

Of the approximately 150,000 people currently diagnosed with epilepsy in the United States, about a third will be faced with a type of seizure disorder that is untreatable with traditional medications. Often times, patients with these refractory epilepsy disorders are left without a way to manage what can commonly be frequent and debilitating seizures. Findings
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Join Us at ECHO as We Celebrate Purple Day on March 26

Epilepsy Awareness Day, or “Purple Day,” is an international grassroots event designed to bring awareness to epilepsy and seizure disorders. Observed every year on March 26, Purple Day was created by 16-year old Cassidy Megan of Nova Scotia, Canada in 2008. Motivated by her own struggles with an epilepsy disorder, Cassidy wanted to help dispel
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5 Exciting Facts About CBD

Cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychoactive, naturally occurring cannabinoid, has had a rapid rise in popularity over the last few years as researchers discover more about its exciting therapeutic properties. Here are a few of the reasons to be excited about CBD: 1. Research Indicates CBD Helps Reduce Seizure Activity Studies have found CBD to be a
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Dravet Syndrome: Cannabinoids and CBD Research Overview

Dravet syndrome is a type of severe epilepsy that develops during the first year of childhood and is characterized by frequent febrile seizures. Studies have shown cannabis has the capability of reducing, and in some cases eliminating, seizures. Overview of Dravet Syndrome Dravet syndrome, which is also referred to as severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy
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Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders: Cannabinoids and CBD Research Overview

Epilepsy is a group of neurological disorders, characterized by seizures, which affect 1 in 26 people in the United States. Studies have shown cannabidiol (CBD), a major cannabinoid found in cannabis, is effective at significantly decreasing the frequency of seizures and has the potential of offering complete seizure freedom. Overview of Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders
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Meet Emili, a 3-Year Old Child with Epilepsy

Emili Zoe | Epilepsy In the weeks that followed little Emili Zoe’s birth, her family was filled with all of the joys and adjustments of welcoming a newborn. And then, life took an unexpected turn. When she was just two months old, Emili had her first seizure. Although the future was uncertain and sometimes scary
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