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Centromedian Nucleus Connectivity with Brainstem Nuclei Unveils a Common Mechanism for Seizure Control

2026-02-23 neurology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundEpilepsy affects approximately 50 million individuals worldwide, with nearly one-third developing drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). The centromedian nucleus of the thalamus (CM) and the brainstem are integral components of seizure-modulating networks and represent promising targets for neuromodulation. This study aimed to map structural connectivity between CM and specific brainstem nuclei using probabilistic tractography and to evaluate whether connectivity patterns correlate with seizur...

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