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Investigating brain stimulation as an alternative to medication in the treatment of epilepsy
Many treatments for drug-resistant epilepsy require surgical procedures that carry risks and do not guarantee success. Therefore, there is a growing need for less burdensome therapies that can be used at home.
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Drug‑resistant epilepsy often requires surgical procedures that carry risks and do not guarantee success. Because of these limitations, researchers are seeking less burdensome therapies that patients can use at home. Steven Beumer is addressing this need in his Ph.D. research, which is conducted as part of the PerStim (Personalized NeuroStimulation) project.
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