Epilepsy Breakthrough May Be Near

Research is underway on a new device that could give much needed relief to patients who suffer from epilepsy. The device detects oncoming epileptic seizures before they occur and then activates a pacemaker to attempt to suppress them. Current epilepsy treatments and drugs are not effective for one out of three epilepsy patients. This device would greatly improve the lives of these people in particular and decrease the danger of unexpected epileptic seizures. Research is also being conducted on whether or not this device could potentially treat other neurological conditions and disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, and attention deficit disorder. This device, if perfected, would greatly improve the lives and self-security of any family, friends, or acquaintances who suffer from this neurological disorder. It would also help us cope with these disorders if any of us suffer from them in the present or future.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/09/060912215213.htm