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Implantable device to detect, stop seizures

September 11th, 2007 | Category: Medical News

A small device implanted in the skull that detects oncoming seizures, then delivers a brief electrical stimulus to the brain to stop them is under study at the Medical College of Georgia. MCG is among 28 U.S. centers participating in a study to determine if the neurostimulator device can help patients whose seizures are not well controlled by drugs……..

Original post by Health news from medicineworld.org

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