Can brain stimulation treat epilepsy?

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• New research project to launch into epilepsy and depression in primary care
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• New emergency seizure treatment study launched
• First gene discovered for most common form of epilepsy
• Diet can control seizures in children
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• Research reveals why epilepsy may develop when no genetic predisposition exists
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• New treatments for childhood epilepsy on the horizon
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• Seizures in pregnancy increase premature baby risk
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• Registry launched to track children with West Syndrome
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• Emergency medication for epilepsy – new booklets released
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• Comparative effectiveness trial leads to evidence-based care for childhood epilepsy
• Lacosamide validated as promising therapy for uncontrolled partial-onset seizures
• Best treatment suggested for childhood epilepsy suggested by new research
• Deep brain stimulation reduces epileptic seizures in patients with refractory partial and secondarily generalised seizures
• High-fat ketogenic diet to control seizures is safe over long term
• UV LED therapy shows promising results in preventing focal seizures
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