Research and Research Round Up

Many children are affected by drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE).  Drug-resistant epilepsy can cause increased mortality, cognitive impairment/developmental delays and poorer quality of life.  It is therefore important to control seizures to reduce developmental delays in paediatric epilepsy. Seizure control may be … Read More

Approximately 75% – 90% of individuals with TSC will have epilepsy at some point in their lives.  There is renewed interest in the therapeutic benefits of cannabis medications, especially for individuals affected by treatment-resistant epilepsy, however clear prescribing guidelines for … Read More

Nearly 90% of individuals affected by TSC experience a wide range of neuropsychiatric symptoms that fall under the umbrella of TAND, TSC Associated Neuropsychiatric Disorders.  These include behavioural, psychiatric, intellectual, academic, neuropsychological and psychosocial issues. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is … Read More