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Article: Harvard University publishes research in epilepsy.
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- Biotech Week
- Article date:
- October 15, 2008
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According to a study from the United States, "The authors summarize one center's experience with a novel device, the Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS) system, which is used to treat seizures, and they provide technical details regarding the implantation procedure. The authors reviewed seizure detection, cortical stimulation, and clinical data obtained in 7 patients in whom the RNS system was implanted."
"Data pertaining to seizure alteration are provided for the first 4 implant-treated patients. The implantation procedure in the case of one patient with occipital lobe heterotopia is included. Based on patients' seizure diaries, the implanted devices functioned at ...