Posts by: Carolina Henriques

Carolina Henriques

Carolina holds a BSc in Anthropology and a MSc in Urban Studies., and brings her interdisciplinary skills to her writing on a range of different topics in science, research and advocacy news.

August 9, 2016August 9, 2016

Comorbidities Found to Be Common in Children with Epilepsy

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A new study highlighted the importance of a comprehensive approach when caring for children with epilepsy, finding that 80 percent of them have an accompanying disorder. The presence of one, or more, ... Read more

August 3, 2016August 3, 2016

Epileptics May Be Unable to ‘Read’ Negative Emotions Like Insincerity or Anger

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New research suggests that people with epilepsy might struggle with certain aspects of social cognition, particularly with identifying negative emotions like sarcasm and insincerity. The study, titled “Investigating social cognition in epilepsy using ... Read more

June 22, 2016

American Epilepsy Society Provides Fellowships, Grants for Young Scholars

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The American Epilepsy Society (AES), one of the largest non-governmental organizations funding epilepsy research, is leading a joint effort to support young scholars with early career funding opportunities. With help ... Read more

May 20, 2016

FDA Approves Briviact for Epilepsy Patients with Partial-Onset Seizures

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Briviact (brivaracetam) as an adjunctive therapy (used in addition to a primary therapy) for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in epilepsy ... Read more

May 19, 2016May 19, 2016

Epilepsy Drug Pregabalin May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Birth Defects, Study Shows

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A drug that is frequently used in the treatment of pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and a series of brain health disorders might be liked to a greater risk of major birth defects. ... Read more