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A rare and severe kind of epilepsy that starts in childhood. Children with LGS have seizures often, and they have several different kinds of seizures. This condition is hard to treat, but researchers are looking for new therapies. … The seizures usually start between ages 2 and 6.
In 2013, Survey explored the use of cannabidiol-enriched cannabis in children with treatment-resistant epilepsy. A parent survey was presented to a Facebook group dedicated to sharing information about the use of cannabis to treat their child’s seizures. Background: Survey consisted of 24 questions that measured clinical factors, including diagnosis and seizure types. As a result .. Read More
In 2015, Efficacy of CBD-enriched cannabis extracts for treatment of pediatric epilepsy: A potential role for infantile spasms and Lennox–Gastaut syndrome BACKGROUND: We conducted a brief online survey of parents who administered CBD-enriched cannabis for the treatment of their children’s epilepsy. We specifically recruited parents of children with IS and LGS and focused on perceived efficacy, .. Read More
In 2014, Report of a parent survey of cannabidiol-enriched cannabis use in pediatric treatment-resistant epilepsy BACKGROUND: This survey explored the use of cannabidiol-enriched cannabis in children with treatment-resistant epilepsy. The survey was presented to parents belonging to a Facebook group dedicated to sharing information about the use of cannabidiol-enriched cannabis to treat their child’s seizures. .. Read More
