Promising epilepsy treatment trials brings hope of seizure-free life for children | 7NEWS Adelaide Exclusive

Promising epilepsy treatment trials brings hope of seizure-free life for children | 7NEWS Adelaide Exclusive

New research from the University of South Australia could deliver a breakthrough for children suffering one of the most severe forms of genetic epilepsy, reducing the frequency of their seizures and improving their
A new therapy to improve the life trajectories for the infants of emotionally dysregulated mothers

A new therapy to improve the life trajectories for the infants of emotionally dysregulated mothers

Chief Investigator: Associate Professor Anne Sved Williams Funding Amount : $99,978 Recipient: Women’s and Children’s Health Network Overview: A child’s first 1000-2000 days are clearly crucial to the underpinnings of their physical and
Investigating FDA-approved drugs in an animal model of KCNT1-childhood epilepsy to identify potential new therapies for treating children

Investigating FDA-approved drugs in an animal model of KCNT1-childhood epilepsy to identify potential new therapies for treating children

Chief Investigator: Professor Leanne Dibbens Funding Amount: $ 100,000 Recipient: University of South Australia Overview: KCNT1 mutations cause one of the most severe forms of epilepsy in children, resulting in
Psychotropic medications in children and adolescents: investigating longitudinal trends and determinants of use, persistence, and outcomes

Psychotropic medications in children and adolescents: investigating longitudinal trends and determinants of use, persistence, and outcomes

Chief Investigator: Associate Professor Luke Grzeskowiak Funding Amount: $99,983 Recipient: Flinders University Overview: Considerable debate surrounds the widespread prescribing of psychotropic medications in young people. While these medications have the potential to help