Our community is stronger with facts! When it comes to Vagus Nerve Stimulator therapy (VNS Therapy) for seizure reduction, do you know fact from fiction?
We are Stronger with Facts: Let’s stamp out VNS Myths! LGS is tough; finding information doesn’t need to be. That’s why we are helping our community separate fact from fiction around Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy. Often, information on specific…
Epilepsy surgery is any type of brain surgery where parts of the brain are removed, disconnected, destroyed, or stimulated to stop seizures. There are many different types of epilepsy surgeries. Which procedure is used depends upon the type of seizures…
How does the brain control heart rate, digestion, sweating, speech, chewing, and the gag reflex? Though these functions seem unrelated, they’re all controlled by the vagus nerve – a long fiber that connects the brain to the throat, heart, and…
New Treatment for Seizures
What Is Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)? LGS is tough. Finding information shouldn’t be. That is why we provide information about this and other medications often used in LGS. We hope you find this information useful as you navigate your LGS…
New Treatment for Seizures
What is Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS)? LGS is tough. Finding information shouldn’t be. That is why we provide information about this and other medications often used in LGS. We hope you find this information useful as you navigate your LGS journey….
What Is a Corpus Callosotomy? The corpus callosum is a band of nerve fibers located deep in the brain that connects the two halves (hemispheres) of the brain. It helps the hemispheres share information, but it also contributes to the…
