The 36-month CORE-VNS study findings showed sustained seizure reduction, improved quality of life, and reduced seizure-related hospitalizations among people with drug-resistant epilepsy receiving vagus nerve stimulation therapy.
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How Common Is Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy?
Author(s)Veronica Hackethal, MD
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