2024
Combined neuromodulation and resection for functional cortex epilepsy: a case series.
Merenzon M, Sivaraju A, Herlopian A, Gerrard J, Quraishi I, Hirsch L, Spencer D, Damisah E. Combined neuromodulation and resection for functional cortex epilepsy: a case series. Journal Of Neurosurgery 2024, 1-9. PMID: 38848588, DOI: 10.3171/2024.3.jns24122.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMedically refractory epilepsySeizure onset zoneFunctional cortexSeizure outcomeRefractory epilepsyMonths of follow-up dataMaximal safe resectionMedian follow-upTreated with resectionImprove seizure outcomeFocal neuromodulationFollow-up dataPreservation of functionRetrospective analysis of individualsSafe resectionPartial resectionMedian intervalCase seriesPreoperative assessmentSurgical interventionRNS deviceNeurological deficitsNo significant changesResectionRetrospective analysis
2022
Electroencephalographic changes in purified pharmaceutical cannabidiol therapy
Herlopian A, Barnett JR, Nascimento FA, Lee H, Thiele EA. Electroencephalographic changes in purified pharmaceutical cannabidiol therapy. Epilepsy & Behavior 2022, 128: 108558. PMID: 35078115, DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2022.108558.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInterictal epileptiform dischargesElectroencephalographic changesCBD treatmentIctal findingsSleep architectureEEG changesInvestigational New Drug programPredominant seizure typeNew drug programPre-treatment EEGYears of ageSubjective cognitive improvementElectrographic findingsElectrographic improvementRefractory epilepsySeizure typesClinical outcomesElectrographic changesEpileptiform dischargesPatientsCognitive improvementDrug programsSubstantial associationEEG studiesTreatment