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AI Identifies Surgery Candidates for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

12/10/2025

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The study at the American Epilepsy Society meeting shows AI can identify patients with drug-resistant epilepsy who may benefit from surgery.
Researchers evaluated 820 patient records and found 11% qualified for surgical evaluation.
AI revealed significant gaps in records, including outdated MRI scans and missing neuropsychological evaluations, according to lead researcher Dr. P. David Adelson.
The findings are preliminary.

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Story summary

The study at the American Epilepsy Society meeting shows AI can identify patients with drug-resistant epilepsy who may benefit from surgery.
Researchers evaluated 820 patient records and found 11% qualified for surgical evaluation.
AI revealed significant gaps in records, including outdated MRI scans and missing neuropsychological evaluations, according to lead researcher Dr. P. David Adelson.
The findings are preliminary.