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Evidence-based epilepsy care

July 9, 2019

Assessment, treatment, and self-management Takeaways: Epilepsy is a complex disease that includes seizures that may or may not be active. Recognizing comorbidities can improve health and quality of…

FDA approves medical device for epilepsy

December 11, 2013

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a device to help reduce the frequency of seizures in epilepsy patients who have not responded well to medications.…

Stopping a seizure in a pregnant patient

May 11, 2013

The rapid response team works quickly to try to prevent fetal injury.

Surgical intervention for adults with intractable, drug-resistant epilepsy

February 3, 2015

Remember the first time a patient had a seizure on your shift? Chances are, it took you by surprise and gave you a good scare. Over time, you’ve…

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