VNS Therapy^™ in the News

The Balancing Act

Tune in to The Balancing Act for a special episode highlighting VNS Therapy™ for individuals with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE).

• Hear from global awareness leaders Steph Bolton and Bernice Martin Lee.
• Meet a vivacious teenage brother-sister duo whose lives both changed profoundly thanks to VNS Therapy™.

VNS Therapy™ is an add-on neuromodulation treatment designed for people with drug-resistant epilepsy 4 years of age and older with focal seizures.

See important safety information at www.vnstherapy.com/safety

Former Bodybuilding Champion Doesn’t Let Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Stop Her

From the college track to the fitness stage and now to advocacy, Jenee Leger has embraced every life chapter with the heart of a champion. Her latest mission? Sharing her journey with drug-resistant epilepsy to show that no one is alone in her community.

Read more about Jenee’s story and how VNS Therapy™ helps control her seizures.

VNS Therapy™ is an add-on neuromodulation treatment designed for people with drug-resistant epilepsy 4 years of age and older with partial onset seizures.

Common side effects of VNS Therapy™ include voice alteration/hoarseness, coughing, sore throat, prickling or tingling of the skin and shortness of breath. See Important Safety Information at www.vnstherapy.com/safety

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Queen Creek family finds hope in epilepsy treatment

From Yellowstone National Park to their home in Queen Creek, Arizona, Brittany Miller enjoys both the big and little moments with her daughter, “Brookie the Brave,” who was diagnosed with drug-resistant epilepsy within the first year of her life.

Read more about Brooke’s inspiring story and how VNS Therapy™ helps control her seizures in the Queen Creek Tribune. 

VNS Therapy™ is an add-on neuromodulation treatment designed for people with drug-resistant epilepsy 4 years of age and older with partial onset seizures.

Common side effects of VNS Therapy^™ include hoarseness, shortness of breath, sore throat and cough. See important safety information at www.vnstherapy.com/safety

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How a tiny implant can stop seizures from happening

Having more seizure-free moments allows Kate Faulkner to get back to the things she loves most – especially being in the kitchen. Read more about Kate’s love for cooking and how VNS Therapy™ helps control her seizures on NPR. 

VNS Therapy™ is an add-on neuromodulation treatment designed for people with drug-resistant epilepsy 4 years of age and older with partial onset seizures. VNS Therapy is not indicated for the treatment of depression in epilepsy patients. 

Common side effects of VNS Therapy™ include hoarseness, shortness of breath, sore throat and cough. See important safety information here: www.vnstherapy.com/safety

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Bella's Story Made of Milestones

Chris Aguilar, a VNS Therapy™ Ambassador, knew some of his daughter’s milestones wouldn’t be easy following her diagnosis of drug-resistant epilepsy.  Now, at 17 years old, Bella is defying the odds and thriving—excelling in school and sports, while applying to colleges.

Read more about Bella’s milestones and how VNS Therapy™ has helped her achieve them in the October issue of Exceptional Parent Magazine on page 22.

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