Irish scientists identify novel approach to preventing epileptic seizures
The breakthrough was led by researchers in Trinity College Dublin
Some doctors say they will shun State’s medicinal cannabis programme
Nine neurologists write to Minister expressing concern over products likely to be offered
Does the key to consciousness lie within our brains?
Much recent research supports the view that science can describe consciousness
Dementia in soccer: Why action needs to be taken to avoid long-term damage
Experts want more funding for independent medical research into contact sports
Irish scientists discover mutations associated with early onset dementia
Trinity team shows defective circulating white blood cells a key driver of neurodegeneration
Bringing vital epilepsy care directly to homeless people in the community
International Epilepsy Day: New homeless outreach project aims to reduce ED visits by 30%
Repetitive impacts could cause brain damage – Trinity study
Number of impacts as opposed to single events causes damage to brain capillaries
New motherhood may provide ‘triggers’ for epilepsy
HSE guide suggests hospital staff should have post-natal care plan for women with epilepsy
Centre pinpoints genetic complications at the heart of teen’s epileptic seizures
Teenager has been through brain surgery, a neuro-stimulation operation and steroid treatment. Now his seizures are under control
Irish plans to develop new cannabis-based treatments for epilepsy announced
An estimated 10,000 people in Ireland are resistant to current treatments for epilepsy
Definitive treatment for concussion still up for debate
Symposium hears US experts take issue with the current model adhered to by IRFU
Sub-concussive blows can cause brain injury, says Trinity research
Damage was suffered despite every player examined being free of concussion symptom
Neurologists to draw up guide for safe use of medicinal cannabis
Expert group to ensure treatments are ‘beneficial and safe’ for those with epilepsy
Warnings over ‘fast and loose’ medicinal cannabis supply
Mother of boy with severe form of epilepsy says families face ripoffs and bogus products
Call for rugby concussion rule changes to protect amateurs
Former Ireland captain Keith Wood says he struggles to watch high-injury games
Medicinal cannabis’s benefits far outweigh its risks
Political and scientific opinion embraces not cannabis prohibition but its pain alleviation
No good evidence for legalising medicinal cannabis
Bill as it stands will make drug legal for recreational use for everyone over age of 16
Many doctors would welcome ability to prescribe cannabis
A doctor writes: Drug can help patients who are suffering but evidence is unclear
Cannabis a ‘tantalising horizon’ for combating severe seizures
Neurologist speaks at health committee examining licensing of medicinal cannabinoids
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