Possible biomarker to identify seizure-related stress

Monday, October 4, 2010 - 17:30 in Health & Medicine

New research found that reduced levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, a protein in the brain that encourages growth of neurons, may be a trait marker for individuals with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (seizures that are psychological in origin).

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