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Edited by Vikram R. Rao

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**Association of American Publishers (AAP) PROSE Award Finalist in Biomedicine and Neuroscience, 2024**Neurostimulation for Epilepsy: Advances, Applications, and Opportunities comprehensively reviews the diverse array of neurostimulation technologies currently in use and in development for the treatment of epilepsy. The book covers basic mechanisms of neurostimulation, technical characteristics of approved and investigational neurostimulation devices, clinical applications and programming considerations of these devices, and progress toward next-generation device technology. Leading experts in the field provide a contemporary appraisal of neurostimulation in epilepsy, one that highlights recent advances, outlines unanswered questions, and proposes future directions. Neurostimulation for Epilepsy: Advances, Applications, and Opportunities will be of high interest to clinical, basic, and translational researchers seeking to understand leading-edge applications of neurostimulation in epilepsy and to clinicians managing patients with epilepsy who are treated with implanted and external neurostimulation devices. This book will also be of interest to trainees, to physicians in other areas of neurology where neurostimulation is employed, such as Pain and Movement Disorders, and to general medical practitioners, neurobiologists, and engineers.

Table of contents:
1. Principles of neurostimulationAndreas Schulze-Bonhage2. Neurostimulation device technologyEric Y. Chow and Peng Cong3. Vagus nerve stimulationJames W. Wheless, Andrew J. Gienapp, and Basanagoud Mudigoudar4. Responsive neurostimulationDavid E. Burdette and Barbara E. Swartz5. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of thalamus for epilepsyRobert Fisher6. Epicranial focal cortex stimulation with the EASEE systemAndreas Schulze-Bonhage7. Noninvasive brain stimulation for epilepsyKeith Starnes, Andreas Schulze-Bonhage, and Brian Lundstrom8. Applications of long-term data from neurostimulation devicesPatricia Dugan and Vikram R. Rao9. Next-generation brain sensing, stimulation, and adaptive control devices for epilepsyGregory A. Worrell and Vaclav Kremen10. Quality of life, neurocognitive outcomes, and mood effects with neurostimulation devicesKristen Arredondo and Anup D. Patel

Review quote:
“Neurostimulation for Epilepsy is a comprehensive and authoritative book previously unavailable in this emerging treatment field that provides a detailed exploration of the principles, device technology, and applications of neurostimulation for epilepsy. With contributions from a team of expert researchers and clinicians, the book covers various neurostimulation techniques, including vagus nerve stimulation, deep brain stimulation, responsive neurostimulation, and non-invasive brain stimulation. The book provides insights into the latest advancements in next-generation brain sensing and stimulation devices, as well as their impact on neurocognitive outcomes and quality of life. This work is an invaluable resource for researchers, clinicians, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the role of neurostimulation in managing epilepsy.” — Kate Davis, MD, MS, FAES, FANA, Associate Professor of Neurology, Director, Penn Epilepsy Center”Dr. Rao has assembled an impressive group of world-renowned experts in this effort. The book covers all aspects of neurostimulation for epilepsy, from basic principles to clinical trial results to practical advice to possible future applications. In addition to thorough discussions of the “big three” (VNS, DBS and RNS), the book also covers epicranial stimulation and emerging methods of noninvasive stimulation including transcranial magnetic stimulation and low intensity focused ultrasound. There are chapters on applications of the long-term data obtained from these systems, and the effects of neurostimulation on quality of life, cognition and mood. The chapters