Lab-grown nerve cells from people with Dravet syndrome have abnormal levels of chemical elements that regulate nerve cell function, including potassium, copper, and zinc, a study found. Researchers said these imbalances may contribute to abnormal brain electrical activity, which makes people with Dravet prone…
Epidiolex (cannabidiol) reduced seizure frequency in five children with Dravet syndrome caused by 2q24.3 microdeletions, according to a case series. Dravet syndrome is a severe form of epilepsy that begins in early infancy. A 2q24.3 microdeletion involves the loss of a segment of chromosome 2 that includes the…
Enrollment in a large clinical trial evaluating zorevunersen for Dravet syndrome is now expected to be completed in the second quarter of this year, earlier than previously anticipated, positioning the therapy candidate for a potential new drug application (NDA) submission in 2027. That’s according to Stoke Therapeutics, which is…
Discussion
My late daughter, Austen, had her first seizure just over 10 years ago. Those early years with Dravet syndrome were so chaotic that I was barely able to remember what day it was, much less keep a mental log of all of her seizures, appointments, and medication changes. I…
Becoming educated and informed about Dravet syndrome is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnist’s words of wisdom to help you along on your Dravet syndrome journey.
There is no cure for Dravet syndrome yet, but here you can find more information about current therapeutic approaches, as well as experimental treatments that are in the pipeline.
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