Interneuron cell therapy results in up to 94% seizure reduction in focal epilepsy

BOSTON — Implantation of GABAergic interneuron cells in two patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy resulted in significant seizure reduction, according to preliminary data presented at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting.
“Unfortunately, not all patients are candidates for epilepsy surgery, and for those who are, surgery carries some risk,” David C. Spencer, MD, director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and professor of neurology at Oregon Health & Science University, said during an AAN-sponsored press conference prior to the meeting. “Our work

BOSTON — Implantation of GABAergic interneuron cells in two patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy resulted in significant seizure reduction, according to preliminary data presented at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting.
“Unfortunately, not all patients are candidates for epilepsy surgery, and for those who are, surgery carries some risk,” David C. Spencer, MD, director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and professor of neurology at Oregon Health & Science University, said during an AAN-sponsored press conference prior to the meeting. “Our work