This hub covers epilepsy devices and neuromodulation like VNS, RNS, and DBS, which are treatments that can reduce seizures when meds aren’t enough. Plain-language research summaries plus real-life pros/cons.
Some are used more often in adults, but pediatric use depends on the device, the case, and specialist guidance.
Often gradually. Improvement can build over months as settings are optimized.
Sometimes medication can be reduced, but many people still use meds alongside a device.
Sometimes yes, with device-specific rules. Always check the exact device guidelines first.
A recent study by an expert panel from the Epilepsy Foundation focused on visually-provoked seizures (VPS), which can be triggered by certain visual stimuli like flashing lights or specific patterns.
Researchers studied the effects of a treatment called central responsive neurostimulation (RNS) on children with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) that affects multiple areas of the brain.
This study looked at treatments for two serious conditions in children: new onset refractory status epilepticus (a type of severe seizure) and febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome (a condition that can cause seizures after a fever).
Researchers studied how brain activity changes during sleep by looking at a specific type of electrical signal called aperiodic activity.
Researchers studied how to improve surgical strategies for patients with drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) using a method called stereo-electroencephalography (SEEG).
This study focused on childhood epilepsy in Cameroon, examining the clinical patterns, factors that predict seizure control, and the impact on education.
This study looked at how a mother’s weight before pregnancy affects the development of her child.
Researchers studied the effectiveness of a new device called point-of-care electroencephalogram (POC-EEG) in emergency departments and hospitals.
Researchers studied how effective a specific brain stimulation treatment is for children with difficult-to-treat epilepsy.