Posted on Jun 25, 2024
World first epilepsy device fitted in UK boy's skull
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A boy with severe epilepsy has become the first patient in the world to trial a new device fitted in their skull to control seizures.
The neurostimulator, which sends electrical signals deep into his brain, has reduced Oran Knowlson’s daytime seizures by 80%.
His mother, Justine, told the BBC he was happier and had a “much better quality of life”.
The neurostimulator, which sends electrical signals deep into his brain, has reduced Oran Knowlson’s daytime seizures by 80%.
His mother, Justine, told the BBC he was happier and had a “much better quality of life”.
World first epilepsy device fitted in UK boy's skull
Posted from bbc.com
Medical
United Kingdom
Children
Medical Devices
Posted 6 mo ago
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On the one hand, how F'in' cool is that?
On the other hand, how F'in' scary is that?
On the other hand, how F'in' scary is that?
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Cpl Vic Burk
SFC Casey O'Mally Wherever there is a plus there is always a minus. Hopefully in this case the plus will out weight the minus.
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This is a great leap forward. I've seen what deep stimulation has done in Parkinson's sufferers, I hope this works well for him and others!
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