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• [New] For individuals grappling with conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis, Thailand has become a beacon of hope. Thaiger
• [New] Thai researchers are investigating the therapeutic potential of cannabis in treating various conditions, such as chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and cancer-related symptoms. Strain Starz
• [New] Epidiolex, a CBD-based drug, has been FDA-approved for treating certain forms of severe childhood epilepsy, offering hope to many families. Leafy DOC
• [New] A research team in Australia was testing the effectiveness of a device designed to warn people with epilepsy of upcoming seizures. MIT Technology Review
• [New] University of Oxford research examining the health records of nearly 1.3 million people found an increased risk of cognitive deficit, dementia, psychotic disorders and epilepsy among COVID-19 patients. The Daily Gazette
• [New] Up to 150 people a year with epilepsy will have a potentially life-changing new form of surgery on the part of their brain that is causing their seizures, in an NHS initiative. The Guardian
• [New] An international study led by Monash University has done what could be the world's first demonstration of an AI model that can predict the optimal anti-seizure medication for newly diagnosed epilepsy patients. Mobihealthnews
• [New] Although children had a lower overall risk of poor brain outcomes compared to adults, they were still twice as likely to develop epilepsy or seizures within two years of being infected with COVID-19 (260 cases in 10,000) compared to children who had other respiratory infections. Time
• [New] Health records of nearly 1.3 million people - mostly in the U.S. - showed that risks of cognitive deficit (brain fog), dementia, psychotic disorders, and epilepsy or seizures were increased at 2 years for adults who had COVID. Medpage Today
• [New] New research from the University of South Australia could deliver a breakthrough for children suffering one of the most severe forms of genetic epilepsy, reducing the frequency of their seizures and improving their quality of life. Home
• [New] Spark will gain exclusive rights to the Swedish biotech's CG01 project, a gene therapy under development to treat drug-resistant focal epilepsy. FierceBiotech
• [New] The forthcoming Intersectoral global action plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders represents a significant opportunity to strengthen legislation and embed carers in the care continuum within the broader context of neurological disorders. World Health Organization Africa
• [New] The forthcoming Intersectoral global action plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders represents a unique opportunity to renew concerted action for dementia within the broader context of addressing neurological disorders. World Health Organization Africa
• [New] In an SEC filing, NeuroPace disclosed that it will explore the use of its RNS System for treating patients under age 18 with drug-resistant focal epilepsy as well as drug-resistant generalized epilepsy patients. mddionline.com
• [New] Children with certain types of epilepsy are at a heightened risk of developing learning problems and underachieving academically. Healthline Media
• The advanced technology will enable Magna to harness the power of Ericsson's 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) technology, delivering low latency and high speeds that are crucial for ensuring future vehicle safety. Vanilla Plus
• Ericsson's 5G mmWave technology enables a broad set of use cases with its low latency and very high speeds that will be key for new time-sensitive safety applications. Automotive Testing Technology International
• Ericsson will provide its sustainable products and solutions that optimize network efficiency, reduce energy consumption and minimize network waste. Business Metrics
• The multi-operator Ericsson Radio Dot System will enable Optus to deliver high-capacity 5G in indoor environments whilst supporting the wideband 3.5GHz spectrum of all Australian mobile operators. Vanilla Plus
• Key players such as Ericsson are very optimistic about the development of 5G in India and believe that soon India will be able to adopt 5G use cases for deployment and not long before would start contributing as well. Counterpoint Technology Market Research
• Looking ahead, Ericsson will continue to intensify its collaboration with Google Cloud, leveraging Google Cloud tools as part of its Managed Service platform to serve customers globally. EuropaWire.eu
• Ericsson's latest Mobility Report predicts an unprecedented surge in global mobile data traffic, with projections anticipating substantial growth from 2023 to 2029. TelecomLead
• Although outdoor and indoor coverage is far from perfect, 5G is on track to support a fourth of the global mobile traffic in 2023 and more than half of the combined MBB plus FWA traffic by 2025 (Ericsson Mobility Report). SDxCentral

Last updated: 14 April 2024