Neuromodulation strategies in developmental and epileptic encephalopathies

D Samanta, Z Haneef, GW Albert, S Naik… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2024 - Elsevier
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) are a group of childhood-onset
epilepsy syndromes characterized by frequent seizures, severe cognitive and behavioral …

Advancing thalamic neuromodulation in epilepsy: Bridging adult data to pediatric care

D Samanta, G Aungaroon, GW Albert, C Karakas… - Epilepsy Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Thalamic neuromodulation has emerged as a treatment option for drug-resistant epilepsy
(DRE) with widespread and/or undefined epileptogenic networks. While deep brain …

Neuromodulation Strategies in Lennox‐Gastaut Syndrome: Practical Clinical Guidance from the Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium

D Samanta, G Aungaroon, AL Fine, C Karakas… - Epilepsy Research, 2025 - Elsevier
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a severe developmental and epileptic encephalopathy
characterized by multiple drug-resistant seizure types, cognitive impairment, and distinctive …

A comprehensive overview of the current status and advancements in various treatment strategies against epilepsy

A Waris, M Siraj, A Khan, J Lin, M Asim… - ACS Pharmacology & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Epilepsy affects more than 70 million individuals of all ages worldwide and remains one of
the most severe chronic noncommunicable neurological diseases globally. Several …

A comprehensive review of evolving treatment strategies for Dravet syndrome: Insights from randomized trials, meta-analyses, real-world evidence, and emerging …

D Samanta - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2025 - Elsevier
Dravet syndrome (DS) is a severe genetic developmental and epileptic encephalopathy,
primarily caused by SCN1A gene mutations. Historically, treatments like clobazam and …

Cognitive and behavioral impact of antiseizure medications, neuromodulation, ketogenic diet, and surgery in lennox-gastaut syndrome: A comprehensive review

D Samanta - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2025 - Elsevier
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a severe developmental and epileptic encephalopathy
marked by drug-resistant seizures and profound cognitive and behavioral impairments, with …

[HTML][HTML] Bridging the Gap in FDA Approval for Pediatric Neuromodulation Devices

A Shaikhouni, C Brandon, C Criss - Children, 2025 - mdpi.com
While neuromodulation devices for managing neurological conditions have significantly
advanced, there remains a substantial gap in FDA-approved devices specifically designed …

Thalamic stereo-electroencephalography exploration in pediatric drug-resistant epilepsy: implantation technique and complications

AV Price, D Sirsi, C Joshi - Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, 2025 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE Patients with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) are often referred for phase II
evaluation with stereo-electroencephalography (SEEG) to identify a seizure onset zone for …

[PDF][PDF] Role of Responsive Neurostimulation in Managing Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: A Systematic Review of Clinical Outcomes

O Mushtaq, H Grezenko, A Rehman, H Sher, Z Sher… - Cureus, 2024 - cureus.com
Drug-resistant epilepsy remains a substantial challenge in neurology, affecting patients who
do not respond to conventional antiepileptic drugs. Responsive neurostimulation (RNS) has …

Deep brain stimulation: a promising approach to revolutionize the treatment of pediatric epilepsy

T Ali, M Amer - Neurosurgical Review, 2024 - Springer
A variety of treatment modalities currently exist for epilepsy, a debilitating disorder. With the
emergence of drug-resistant epilepsy, however, new options are being explored. Deep brain …