Epilepsy

Aug 09, 2025

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Affecting over 50 million people globally, it remains one of the most prevalent neurological disorders. Understanding the various types of seizures, including generalized...

Jun 05, 2024

The advancement of technology has ushered in an era where the fusion of biology and electronics is becoming increasingly seamless. One of the most groundbreaking innovations in this domain is wireless brain sensors. These devices promise to revolutionize neuroscience research, enhance healthcare delivery, and impro...

May 01, 2024

The healthcare market has witnessed a remarkable transformation in recent years, largely driven by rapid advancements in technology and innovation. Among the most notable developments is the evolution of wearable medical devices, which have transcended their traditional roles to become indispensable tools in the mo...

Jun 06, 2022

Epidiolex (Jazz Pharma) and Fintepla (Zogenix - Acquired by UCB) are locking horns in the rare developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEE) market with Epidiolex currently leading in terms of sale. Epidiolex has clocked over USD 650 million in sales and on the other hand Fintepla is far behind at just USD 74....

May 19, 2022

Check-Cap Initiated the US Pivotal Trial for C-Scan® On May 11, 2022, Check-Cap Ltd., a clinical-stage diagnostic company initiated the US pivotal trial for C-Scan® at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. C-Scan is the first and only patient-friendly, preparation-free screening test to detect polyps before they m...

Mar 29, 2022

Sanofi’s Rare Disease Drug Xenpozyme Wins World’s First Approval in Japan Sanofi’s Xenpozyme, also known as olipudase alfa, the world's first therapy for the rare disease Niemann-Pick type A/B and B, has been approved for the treatment of children and adults with non-CNS manifestations of Acid Sphingomyelinase D...

Mar 16, 2022

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the 120 cannabinoids present naturally in cannabis plants. After tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabidiol is the second most prevalently available cannabinoid. Cannabidiol, an important component of medicinal marijuana, is either directly from the hemp plant or synthesized in a laboratory...

Mar 26, 2021

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure that requires the implantation of a device capable of sending electrical impulses to the brain areas responsible for body movement. A DBS system is composed of the neuro-stimulator, leads, and extension. The electrodes are placed deep inside the brain and are lin...

Mar 22, 2021

Which Pharma Companies are Transforming the Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Market Landscape? In the United States, more than 2.5 million people are living with Epilepsy, out of which approximately 1 million continue to experience seizures despite adequate treatment with antiseizure drugs. Known as Drug-resistant epilep...

Dec 18, 2020

The term Epilepsy isn’t new. It’s been present in the air for centuries now, however, only a few are aware that it is one of the most common neurological diseases in the world. It affects around 50 million people worldwide. However, public awareness regarding Epilepsy is quite less and it can result in the ris...