Neurostimulation in the Treatment of Epilepsy: A Review of Current and Emerging Therapies

Isabella Henderson, Nisali A Gunawardane, Ruben I Kuzniecky

Epilepsy affects approximately 1% of the global population, with one-third of patients remaining refractory to medical therapy.1 Drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), defined as the failure of two appropriately chosen antiseizure medications (ASMs) to achieve seizure freedom, poses significant risks, including injury and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP).2 Early identification of DRE is critical to enable timely exploration […]

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