Topic: epilepsy

Building on research into the ketogenic diet, Bloom is initially focusing on developing bacterial treatments for epilepsy.

UCB plans to bolster its epilepsy portfolio by acquiring a nasal spray developed by Proximagen.

The panelists said the med's effects on the liver could be managed through labeling and education.

GW's cannabis-based epilepsy drug scored a favorable review from FDA staff ahead of an expert panel meeting.

While the trial linked GWP42006 to around a 40% drop in focal seizures, the placebo triggered a similarly sharp decline.

The device uses optical fibers, photovoltaic cells and a rechargeable battery to address the shortcomings of existing neurostimulation products.

Empatica picked up an FDA 510(k) clearance for Embrace after the device detected every seizure in a 135-patient clinical trial.

NeuroPace will build its marketing team and conduct educational programs for its epilepsy-treating neurostimulator.

The past week brought developments in the quest to prevent Ebola, fend off seizures and ease a labor-intensive process for harvesting a potentially therapeutic marine compound.

LivaNova snagged FDA approvals for a pair of devices for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy.