Using Cannabidiol in Treatment Resistant Epilepsies: The Efficacy of CBD in Children With Dravet Syndrome
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Holly A. Stockhover, BSN, School of Nursing, Indiana University Purdue University - Columbus, Columbus, Indiana, USA
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Abstract
The project is an educational poster displaying data from literature highlighting the promising effects of cannabidiol (CBD) in Treatment Resistant Epilepsies such as Dravet Syndrome (DS). It sheds light on the efficacy and growing use of CBD in children with DS and other epilepsy syndromes.
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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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2017-10-23T17:54:43Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | None: Event Material, Invited Presentation |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | |
| Keywords | Cannabidiol; Children; Dravet Syndrome |
Conference Information
| Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2017 |
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