Epilepsy & Seizures
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Parents say epilepsy sudden death discussion is necessary
Major Finding: Parents of children with epilepsy unanimously agreed that they want to know about the risk of sudden unexplained death in epilepsy....
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Medicaid population burdened by epilepsy
Major Finding: The incidence of epilepsy in the Medicaid population was 360/100,000 person-years while the prevalence of epilepsy was 13.2/1,000...
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Late-life epilepsy diagnosis brings unique challenges
Major Finding: Among older adults with newly diagnosed epilepsy, 40% expressed concerns about transportation and 80% worried about their ability...
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Epilepsy patients embrace supplements
Major Finding: Approximately 52% of epilepsy patients reported taking supplements or alternative medicines on a routine basis.Data Source: A...
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Study hints at late-life cognitive effects of childhood epilepsy
Major Finding: A cohort of 26 patients with childhood-onset epilepsy who were now aged 45-62 years performed significantly worse than did 31...