• Vagal nerve and deep brain stimulation for the treatment of refractory epilepsy

    Epilepsy presents significant treatment challenges, especially for drug-resistant patients. While anti-seizure medications have advanced, options like vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) and deep brain stimulation (DBS) are crucial. VNS offers long-term benefits but lacks strong responder studies, while DBS effectively reduces seizures. Emerging personalized medicine approaches, including chemo-genetic and optogenetic therapies, highlight the need for better understanding of epilepsy networks and stimulation parameters for future progress.

    Paul Boon Speaker: Paul Boon

    AdvancedLevel: Advanced

    Topics in this course:

    Epilepsy Treatment Vagus Nerve Stimulation Deep Brain Stimulation Personalized Medicine