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New Technique to Pinpoint Seizure Location and Improve Surgical Outcomes

December 29th, 2009 - 8:34 am

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new technique known as STATISCOM to identify seizure origins in the brain. The increased accuracy of STATISCOM over the SISCOM technique, used previously, improves surgical accuracy and increases probability of seizure freedom for patients … Continue reading →

By Elizabeth Rice | Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery | Tagged Dr. Elson So, epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, Neurology & Neurosurgery, neurosurgery, seizure, SISCOM, STATISCOM | Comments (6)

Mayo Clinic Physician Publishes Editorial on Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy

October 26th, 2009 - 10:13 am

An editorial on Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) authored by Mayo Clinic neurologist Elson So, M.D. was published in this month’s issue of the Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. So writes, “The phenomenon of SUDEP is unique in that … Continue reading →

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Withdrawal of Anti-Seizure Medication in Children with Epilepsy is Generally Safe

December 4th, 2008 - 1:59 pm

A new Mayo Clinic study found that it is generally safe to withdraw anti-seizure medications in children with epilepsy who have achieved seizure-freedom while on the medication. Researchers found that these children were not at high risk of subsequently developing … Continue reading →