Understanding seizure mapping and laser ablation surgery
Neurosurgeon Peter Warnke, MD, and neurologist Naoum Issa, MD, PhD, explain how mapping where seizures start in the brain and performing laser ablation surgery can effectively treat some medication-resistant seizures and epilepsy.
Early detection of seizures in infants crucial to brain development
While it's difficult to recognize seizures in infants, early detection is important. We spoke to pediatric epileptologist Emily Doll, MD, about this crucial time in development.
UChicago researchers re-create sense of touch and motor control in paralyzed patient
After surgical implantation of electrodes into his motor and sensory cortices, Scott Imbrie can manipulate a virtual robotic arm — and feel sensory feedback in his fingertips.
