When Epilepsy Medication Fails - Where Neuromodulation Fits - Prof. John Duncan

About this episode

Prof. John Duncan discusses the evolution of epilepsy treatment options beyond medication, including neuromodulation and surgery.

What happens when epilepsy medication doesn’t work? Prof. John Duncan explains how treatment decisions evolve beyond medication, from resective surgery to neuromodulation, and how patients and clinicians weigh these options together. The conversation covers real-world outcomes, risks, and the balance between seizure control, cognitive function, and quality of life. This episode is sponsored by EASEE® by Precisis GmbH and had no influence over the editorial content or discussion. Learn more about EASEE® here: https://precisis.de/en 👕 Join the Epilepsy Sparks community with our merch 👇🏻 https://epilepsy-sparks.creator-spring.com 🌐 More Epilepsy Sparks Insights 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights 🎧 Listen to the Epilepsy Sparks Insights podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favourite provider! 🔤 Don’t understand all the terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary! 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary 📲 Join us on social media! - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epilepsy-sparks - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/epilepsysparks - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/epilepsysparks - TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@epilepsysparks…

People in this episode

Host: Torie Robinson

Guest: Prof. John Duncan

Topics covered

• epilepsy treatment
• neuromodulation
• seizure control
• cognitive function
• quality of life

Keywords

• epilepsy
• medication failure
• neuromodulation
• seizure control
• cognitive function
• quality of life
• treatment options

Sponsors

EASEE® by Precisis GmbH

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Epilepsy Sparks, Precisis GmbH

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