Towards network-guided neuromodulation for epilepsy
Epilepsy is well-recognized as a disorder of brain networks. There is a growing body of
research to identify critical nodes within dynamic epileptic networks with the aim to target …
research to identify critical nodes within dynamic epileptic networks with the aim to target …
Neurostimulation in generalized epilepsy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Z Haneef, HC Skrehot - Epilepsia, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Objective There are three neurostimulation devices available to treat generalized epilepsy:
vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), deep brain stimulation (DBS), and responsive …
vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), deep brain stimulation (DBS), and responsive …
Practical considerations in epilepsy neurostimulation
Neuromodulation is a key therapeutic tool for clinicians managing patients with drug‐
resistant epilepsy. Multiple devices are available with long‐term follow‐up and real‐world …
resistant epilepsy. Multiple devices are available with long‐term follow‐up and real‐world …
The optimal target and connectivity for deep brain stimulation in Lennox–Gastaut syndrome
Objective Deep brain stimulation (DBS) can reduce seizures in Lennox–Gastaut syndrome
(LGS). However, little is known about the optimal target and whether efficacy depends on …
(LGS). However, little is known about the optimal target and whether efficacy depends on …
[HTML][HTML] Deep brain stimulation of thalamus for epilepsy
RS Fisher - Neurobiology of Disease, 2023 - Elsevier
Neuromodulation (neurostimulation) is a relatively new and rapidly growing treatment for
refractory epilepsy. Three varieties are approved in the US: vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) …
refractory epilepsy. Three varieties are approved in the US: vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) …
Centromedian thalamic deep brain stimulation for drug-resistant epilepsy: single-center experience
OBJECTIVE Neuromodulation of the centromedian nucleus of the thalamus (CM) has
unclear effectiveness in the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy. Prior reports suggest that it …
unclear effectiveness in the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy. Prior reports suggest that it …
[HTML][HTML] Thalamocortical circuits in generalized epilepsy: Pathophysiologic mechanisms and therapeutic targets
BE Lindquist, C Timbie, Y Voskobiynyk, JT Paz - Neurobiology of disease, 2023 - Elsevier
Generalized epilepsy affects 24 million people globally; at least 25% of cases remain
medically refractory. The thalamus, with widespread connections throughout the brain, plays …
medically refractory. The thalamus, with widespread connections throughout the brain, plays …
Stimulation to probe, excite, and inhibit the epileptic brain
B Frauscher, F Bartolomei, MO Baud, RJ Smith… - …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Direct cortical stimulation has been applied in epilepsy for nearly a century and has
experienced a renaissance, given unprecedented opportunities to probe, excite, and inhibit …
experienced a renaissance, given unprecedented opportunities to probe, excite, and inhibit …
[HTML][HTML] Centromedian thalamic neuromodulation for the treatment of idiopathic generalized epilepsy
AJ Zillgitt, MA Haykal, A Chehab… - Frontiers in Human …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE) is a common type of epilepsy and despite an increase
in the number of available anti-seizure medications, approximately 20-30% of people with …
in the number of available anti-seizure medications, approximately 20-30% of people with …
Current and emerging pharmacotherapy for the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
FMC Besag, MJ Vasey, RFM Chin - Expert Opinion on …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Introduction Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a severe childhood-onset
epileptic encephalopathy, characterized by multiple seizure types, generalized slow spike …
epileptic encephalopathy, characterized by multiple seizure types, generalized slow spike …