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- Epilepsy Foundation Awards $300,000 in Grants Supporting Novel Treatment Approacheshttps://practicalneurology.com/news/epilepsy-foundation-awards-300000-in-grants-supporting-novel-treatment-approaches/2468863/As part of their Epilepsy Therapy Project, the goal of which is to advance innovation in epilepsy and seizure treatment in a timely manner, The Epilepsy Foundation has awarded 2 grants to support commercialization of novel therapeutic approaches. The grants are awarded to researchers who applied
- Parkinson’s Foundation Expands International Genetic Testing and Counseling Study Through New Grant Fundinghttps://practicalneurology.com/news/parkinsons-foundation-expands-international-genetic-testing-and-counseling-study-through-new-grant-funding/2470403/The Parkinson’s Foundation was awarded a grant by Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP), enabling the foundation to expand its international genetics study called PD GENEration (NCT04994015). PD GENEration was initiated to offer genetic testing and counseling for people with Park
- Vote for Your Favorite Photo at DravetPhotoDiary.com to Support the Epilepsy Foundation and the Dravet Syndrome Foundationhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/vote-for-your-favorite-photo-at-dravetphotodiarycom-to-support-the-epilepsy-foundation-and-the-dravet-syndrome-foundation/2469626/To celebrate the increased functionality that can come with effective treatments for Dravet syndrome, families and individuals living with the condition have been sharing photos of their family life on DravetPhotoDiary.com. Fo
- Highlights from the 1st Spinal Cord Injury Investor Symposium: The 3-Pillar Research Strategy of the Christopher & Dane Reeve Foundationhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/highlights-from-the-1st-spinal-cord-injury-investor-symposium-the-3-pillar-research-strategy-of-the-christopher-dane-reeve-foundation/2470284/Spinal cord injury (SCI) affects an estimated 17,500 individuals each year in the United States, and less than 1% of those with SCI will experience complete neurologic recovery upon hospital discharge. Rehabilitation, assistive devices, medications, and surgery only provide benef
- $21 Million in Research Funding Announced for Neurofibromatosishttps://practicalneurology.com/news/21-million-in-research-funding-announced-for-neurofibromatosis/2470479/The Gilbert Family Foundation, a private nonprofit foundation dedicated to accelerating the development of a cure for neurofibromatosis (NF1), has announced a commitment of $21 million in grant funding to launch the “Next-Generation NF1 Models Initiative”. This initiative is intended
- Virtual Programs and Events Available to Support PD Community Through Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemichttps://practicalneurology.com/news/virtual-programs-and-events-available-to-support-pd-community-through-ongoing-covid-19-pandemic/2469361/The Parkinson's Foundation has continued to host virtual programs and events to support the Parkinson disease (PD) community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This year, their signature event Fall Moving Day will be online. The Foundation has new events prepared for PD Health@Home, a virt
- New Partnership Announced to Help Families Impacted by SYNGAP1https://practicalneurology.com/news/new-partnership-announced-to-help-families-impacted-by-syngap1/2470304/The SYNGAP1 Foundation, a nonprofit patient advocacy group dedicated to improving the lives of families affected by SYNGAP1 and related overlapping neurologic disorders, has announced a new partnership with Unite Us, a technology company specializing in the development of coordi
- Research Agenda Created for Women Living with Parkinson's Diseasehttps://practicalneurology.com/news/research-agenda-created-for-women-living-with-parkinsons-disease/2468774/The Parkinson's Foundation Women and Parkinson’s Initiativeis the first patient-centered action agenda for improving quality of life for women with Parkinson's disease. The program addres
- Free Resource for People Living With Migraine—Migraine Patient Guidelineshttps://practicalneurology.com/news/free-resource-for-people-living-with-migrainemigraine-patient-guidelines/2468776/A new publication for people living with migraine, Migraine Patient Guidelines from The Global Healthy Living Foundation, is available for free download to assist people living with migraine.
- AAN Issues a Revised Position Statement on Seizures and Drivinghttps://practicalneurology.com/news/aan-issues-a-revised-position-statement-on-seizures-and-driving/2473816/The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), in collaboration with the American Epilepsy Society (AES) and the Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA), released an updated position statement on licensing drivers who experience seizures. The consensus statement revises earlier guidelines from 1994 and 20