<p><b>About</b></p><p>Pioneering new treatments for seizures and epilepsy, the Cincinnati Epilepsy Center at The Neuroscience Institute encompasses the most sophisticated evaluation, coordinated medical and surgical treatment and clinical trials to benefit the 2.5 million Americans diagnosed with epilepsy. </p><p>Our five-bed Level IV Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, the only one in this region, combines expert neurological, neuropsychological and neurosurgical examination with 24-hour video recordings and EEG to discover the origin of intractable seizures and determine if the patient can benefit from surgery to relieve symptoms.</p><p>Led by one of the world’s most experienced neurologist/neurosurgeon teams, the Cincinnati Epilepsy Center offers the latest medical and surgical treatments for seizures, such as:<br> </p><ul> <li><a href="../research.htm">Clinical trials for new seizure medications</a> </li> <li><a href="../diagnostics.htm#test3">Cortical mapping</a> </li> <li><a href="../treatments.htm#treat2">Cortical resection</a> </li> <li><a href="../treatments.htm#treat3">Vagus nerve stimulation</a> </li> <li><a href="../treatments.htm#treat3">Precise definition of seizure type</a> </li> </ul><p>The Cincinnati Epilepsy Center consists of a close-knit team of experienced specialists with an international reputation for excellence in epilepsy care and research. Our experts guide patients and families through all the treatment options, whether it’s a first-time seizure or seizures that are resistant to treatment. Our mission is to discover and implement new treatments that stop seizures and improve patients’ lives, thus reducing the impact of epilepsy on patients, families and the community. </p>
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