Research done so far suggests that CBD, a compound of cannabis, could be a good way to reduce and treat epilepsy. This post from Green Rush Daily highlights what cannabis is doing for epilepsy! One of the hottest fields being studied right now in the world of medical cannabis has to do with figuring out if the plant can be used to treat epilepsy. In particular, people are ... Continue Reading
Dravet syndrome
Life-Altering Effect of CBD on an 8-Year-Old
The life of an 8-year-old boy, suffering from Dravet Syndrome, did a complete turnaround when his seizures were allowed to be treated with CBD. This post from The Newnan Times-Herald relates the full story! If you had met 8-year-old Aiden Whitley before Christmas, you might not recognize him now. Just a few months ago Aiden, who has the seizure disorder Dravet Syndrome ... Continue Reading
GW Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Results of Epidiolex® Phase 3 Trial
GW Pharmaceuticals reports the results of phase 3 study of Epidiolex for treatment of Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe form of epilepsy. This post from Clinical Leader gives the study overview and discusses the phase 3 trial results. GW Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq:GWPH) (AIM:GWP) (“GW,” “the Company” or “the Group”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, ... Continue Reading