Epilepsy: Closing the loop for patients with epilepsy

In a long-term clinical trial, a responsive neurostimulation system was shown to reduce seizures and improve quality of life in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Furthermore, these effects persisted over an extended time period. Will neurostimulation close the treatment gap for patients with refractory epilepsy?

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