Epilepsy, a condition categorized by frequent and sudden seizures, is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. An epilepsy diagnoses is a life-changing thing, and those who live with the condition face challenges every day. Fortunately, results from a recent study can give those with epilepsy some hope of a new type of treatment. Researches conducted a two-year study in which deep brain stimulation devices were implanted in 110 patents with epilepsy that could not be controlled with drugs. During an initial three month testing period, individuals with active electrical stimulators saw a 40% reduction in their seizure frequency, while the control group saw only a 14.5% reduction, which was likely related to a placebo effect. After this period, stimulation devices were activated in all 110 patients, and incredibly, around half of the patients saw a 50% reduction in their seizure frequency. Fourteen of them were even able to go without seizures for at least five months. Deep brain stimulation treatment is frequently associated with the management of Parkinson's disease, but this study may help to expand its use to other neurological conditions. Its use in the treatment of epilepsy may offer a great deal of relief for many people if future studies show the same results as this one. Of course, it's always important to keep in mind that with any surgery, especially one involving the brain, there are always potential risks. But then again, medical care is always about balancing potential benefits and risks.