Brain stimulation can reduce epileptic seizures
A recent study conducted by researchers from Stanford University claims that deep brain stimulation may reduce epileptic seizures in patients who fail to respond to other treatments.
Compounds found in the leaves of cannabis plants can help reduce seizures in epilepsy that has caused misery to millions of people,say experts.The British government is growing these plants in huge industrial-sized greenhouses in the hope of producing a new treatment for epilepsy,the Daily Telegraph reported Sunday.Scientists have found three compounds in the leaves that can help reduce and control seizures in epilepsy,it said.Ben Whalley,lead researcher of the study at the University of Reading,said tests in animals had shown the compounds are effective at preventing seizures and have less side effects than existing epilepsy drugs.