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Responsive Neurostimulation for Epilepsy: Stopping Seizures Before They Start
Monday, 9 November, 2026

More Americans have epilepsy than cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease combined. In this episode of Check-Up Chat, EvergreenHealth Neurosurgeon Dr. Ryder Gwinn and Epileptologist Dr. Tom Bullock describe how Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS) can be a lifeline for the one-third of epilepsy patients whose condition is resistant to medications. RNS uses an electrode in the brain to record intracranial activity, "learn" the patterns of an impending seizure, and deliver targeted stimulation to prevent or stop a seizure. The pivotal study on RNS showed an 82% average reduction in seizure frequency three years after device implantation. Learn more about Ryder Gwinn, MD Learn more about Tom Bullock, MD