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UK Boy Receives World’s First Epilepsy Device in Skull

A groundbreaking epilepsy device has been successfully implanted in the skull of a 13-year-old boy in the UK. Oran, who had been experiencing hundreds of seizures a day as a result of his severe epilepsy, can now benefit from this innovative technology.

What is the name of the boy who had the epilepsy device fitted in his skull?

The boy's name is Oran.

How many seizures was Oran experiencing each day before the device was fitted?

Oran was sometimes having hundreds of seizures a day.

Where was the world's first epilepsy device fitted in Oran's body?

The epilepsy device was fitted in Oran's skull.

What is the purpose of the epilepsy device fitted in Oran's skull?

The device is meant to help reduce the number of seizures Oran experiences due to his severe epilepsy.