epilepsy

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine report that people who use cannabis frequently tend to have more severe epilepsy. The finding, covered by Medical Xpress, suggests heavy marijuana use is associated with worse seizure outcomes, though the relationship between cannabis and epilepsy remains an active area of debate in medical research.

A new paper in Frontiers in Psychology draws on theoretical physics to explore epilepsy, arguing that seizures might be better understood through the concept of multidimensional time rather than standard neural-timing models. The cross-disciplinary perspective is drawing attention among readers interested in physics and neuroscience, who are debating whether such speculative frameworks can offer genuinely useful insights into how epileptic activity unfolds in the brain.

A Nature-published article examines how pharmacogenomics is shaping epilepsy treatment, focusing on the use of genetic information to tailor antiseizure medications to individual patients. The piece highlights progress in personalized medicine, where genetic profiling may help clinicians predict drug response and reduce adverse effects, though broader coverage or reaction beyond the publication itself has not yet emerged.

Japanese noise-rock duo Melt-Banana is drawing attention to their 2013 track 'The Hive', with listeners warning that the accompanying video contains flashing imagery that could trigger seizures and recommending streaming the song on Bandcamp instead. The band, known for their frenetic sound, remains a cult favorite in the noise-rock scene.

Psychiatric Times reports on the potential of ketogenic metabolic therapy as an adjunct treatment for serious mental illness. The article examines how a ketogenic diet, already used for epilepsy, may help address metabolic dysfunction linked to conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder when combined with standard psychiatric care, while clinicians weigh the evidence and practical challenges of dietary interventions in mental health treatment.