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Epilepsy Therapy

Study results from Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Neurological Surgery broaden understanding of epilepsy therapy

Published in Pharma Law Weekly, December 26th, 2006

A new study, "The blood-brain barrier and epilepsy," is now available. According to recent research from the United States, "During the past several years, there has been increasing interest in the role of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in epilepsy. Advances in neuroradiology have enhanced our ability to image and study the human cerebrovasculature, and further developments in the research of metabolic deficiencies linked to seizure disorders (e.g., GLUT1 deficiency), neuroinflammation, and multiple drug resistance to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) have amplified the significance of the BBB's relationship to epilepsy."

"Prior to 1986, BBB research in epilepsy focused on...

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