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…
Individuals with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome have complex and lifelong neurological and medical needs that are unique. Often, a local care team is not familiar with LGS or may not have had another patient with this diagnosis. A visit to a Comprehensive…
Externally-Led PFDD Meeting on the Developmental and Epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs), including LGS On November 1, 2019, the LGS Foundation convened the first patient-focused drug development meeting (PFDD) for the DEEs (developmental and epileptic encephalopathies) including Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome in College Park….
Safety Is a constant Concern for those with lGS Children and adults with LGS have frequent seizures and are at high risk of injury. Further, they may not have the ability to sense danger, may wander off from their home…
Seizure clusters and status epilepticus are common in LGS and are a seizure emergency. A Seizure Action Plan should be created for every individual with LGS and shared with other caregivers. Seizure Action Plans outline what to do during a…
A Seizure Action Plan should be created for every individual with LGS and shared with other caregivers. What is a Seizure Action Plan (SAP)? A seizure is a medical emergency. A Seizure Action Plan (SAP) contains tailored guidelines on how…
