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  1. @ChrisMayLA6 The theory on which it is based is rubbish. The idea was that #epilepsy & #depression are opposite conditions, so, to "cure" depression, you induced artificial #epileptic #fits. Originally, #insulin #shock was used for this purpose, then #ECT. I am an example of someone who suffered from BOTH epilepsy AND depression (I still have the former), so I'm living #proof the theory is wrong.

  2. NSW baby first in world to receive breakthrough epilepsy treatment
    By Chantelle Al-Khouri

    A baby from the NSW Central Coast has made medical history, becoming the first person in the world to receive a precision medicine treatment for a rare and devastating form of epilepsy.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-08-22/bab

    #Epilepsy #MedicalResearch #ChildrensHealth #ChantelleAlKhouri

  3. ‘Billy’s thriving’: family’s joy as boy who helped legalise cannabis medicine in UK turns 21
    By Rory Carroll Ireland correspondent

    Mother of Billy Caldwell, who has severe epilepsy, celebrates son’s story while pushing for better access to prescription cannabis for families who need it

    theguardian.com/society/2026/a

    #Health #Epilepsy #Cannabis #NorthernIreland #UKnews #Healthpolicy #TheGuardian #RoryCarrollIrelandcorrespondent