"Can shadow flicker from #wind #turbines trigger seizures in people with #epilepsy?"

Unsurprisingly, the answer is "no".
https://skepticalscience.com/fact-brief-windshadow.html

`Patients who received 70 mg of zorevunersen..followed by up to 45 mg in the extension studies, had a median change from baseline in convulsive-seizure frequency ranging from −58.82% to −90.91% across 1-month intervals during the first 20 months of the extension studies. The data supported improvements in overall clinical status, quality of life, and adaptive behavior with continued treatment for up to 36 months in the extension studies.`

https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2506295

#Dravet #epilepsy

This brief highlights a novel pharmacological advance with meaningful implications for the management of pediatric epilepsy, making it pertinent for mental health professionals who support children and families navigating chronic neurological conditions. The emphasis on seizure reduction and quality-of-life improvements informs considerations around functioning, daily routines, and caregiver stress, all central to comprehensive care provided by therapists, social workers, and mental health clinicians.

Article Title: New drug cuts seizures by up to 91% in children with rare epilepsy

Link to Science Daily Mind-Brain News: https://www dot sciencedaily dot com/releases/2026/03/260304184215 dot htm

#epilepsy #pediatrics #drugdevelopment #neuropsychology #qualityoflife

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