SUDEP
This finding is significant because it points to a possible role of the amygdala in what may be the most severe epilepsy-related complication, Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP).
Genetics
Even in cases where surgery is performed, up to 40% of these children may still have seizures.
Post-Traumatic Epilepsy
Because post-traumatic epilepsy can develop months or even years after an initial traumatic brain injury, there is a critical window of time during which the development of post-traumatic epilepsy might be prevented, if only a preventative measure were in existence.
Dravet Syndrome, Rare Epilepsies
The team sees great potential in being able to use these devices to compensate for the reduction in Scn1agene functionality.
