Treatment with cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant, may have potential to help control seizures in people with late infantile Batten disease, according to new research in a mouse model of the disease. Data showed that daily CBD treatment did not improve the measured markers…
Discussion
People often tell me how strong I am. They see the advocacy, the interviews, the meetings, and the columns I continue writing after my son Juju gained his wings in May. They see me speaking about his CLN2 disease, also known as late infantile Batten disease, with determination and…
Becoming educated and informed about Batten disease is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your journey.
There is no cure for Batten disease yet, but there are treatments that can help manage the disease. Learn more about the approved and experimental therapies here.
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