Deep Brain Stimulation may be helpful for treating essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease, among others.
Epilepsy is a recurrent seizure disorder that results from abnormal electric brain activity. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
One in 26 Americans has epilepsy, a neurological condition that interrupts normal electrical activity in the brain. Many effective treatments are available.
Many people who are anticipating major surgery worry about receiving general anesthesia. While it is considered very safe, learning more about it can put your mind at ease.
A rare and serious condition in which a pregnant or postpartum woman suddenly has seizures. Eclampsia is a medical emergency and can lead to injury or death for the pregnant woman and/or baby.
For epilepsy, new brain surgery techniques can bring relief, and often a cure, if seizures haven't been helped by medications. Learn more about these procedures.
ECT is a medical procedure in which an electrical current is used to trigger a controlled seizure. The procedure is used to treat severe depression and other mental health conditions including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and catatonia.