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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder of upper and lower motor neurons that results in progressive motor impairment. ALS is the most common disease of motor neurons with an annual incidence of approximately 1.7–2.5 per 100,000 people. It is a terminal condition with a typical life expectancy of 2–5 years from symptom onset. […]

Responsive Neurostimulator System (RNS) for Epilepsy – Mayo Clinic

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Published Online: Jun 8th 2014

Joseph Sirven, M.D., neurologist and epilepsy specialist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, discusses the newly FDA approved device for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy. He includes information on patients who would be candidates for RNS as well as the benefits of this treatment option.

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