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Lorcaserin hydrochloride by EpyGenix Therapeutics for Dravet Syndrome (Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy of Infancy): Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

Lorcaserin hydrochloride is under clinical development by EpyGenix Therapeutics and currently in Phase I for Dravet Syndrome (Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy of Infancy).

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STAT+: AbbVie purchases neuroscience developer Cerevel for $8.7 billion

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With the buyout, AbbVie will acquire several clinical-stage molecules for Parkinson’s, schizophrenia, and epilepsy, among other disorders, many of which previously belonged to one of the company’s biggest rivals. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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Novel anti-epileptic drug demonstrates efficacy

European Pharmaceutical Review

A new drug, part of a class of chemicals called potassium-channel openers, has demonstrated potential in offering relief to patients with focal epilepsy. XEN1101 trial findings The Phase IIb study included 285 participants with epilepsy. It ran between January 2019 and September 2021.

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New collaboration could advance small molecule epilepsy therapy

European Pharmaceutical Review

have announced their collaboration to advance potential therapeutics of KCNT1 related epilepsies, based on Praxis’ PRAX-020 small molecule programme, enabling Praxis to be potentially eligible to around $100 million in development milestones and related payments. Small molecule therapeutics to treat KCNT1 related epilepsy. “We

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Could Facebook monitoring predict sudden epilepsy death?

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A study has suggested people with epilepsy may show patterns of activity and behaviour on social media that could serve as an early warning signal for sudden death – a rare but much feared complication of the disease. The post Could Facebook monitoring predict sudden epilepsy death? Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay .

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Drug-resistant epilepsy drug Ontozry backed by NICE

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NHS patients in England and Wales with drug-resistant epilepsy are in line for access to another treatment option, after NICE recommended routine use of Angelini group company Arvelle Pharma’s Ontozry. Epilepsy affects more than 600,000 people in the UK and for some, seizures can be life-threatening.

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Benefits of Medical Marijuana for Epilepsy

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Food and Drug Administration approved Epidiolex , the first plant-based CBD (cannabidiol) formulation for the treatment of two rare forms of childhood-onset epilepsy: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) and Dravet syndrome. Please continue reading to learn more about the use of medical marijuana for epilepsy treatment. In June 2018, the U.S.

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