A2 Refereed review article in a scientific journal
Long-term outcome of medically treated epilepsy
Authors: Sillanpaa M, Schmidt D
Publisher: W B SAUNDERS CO LTD
Publication year: 2017
Journal: Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy
Journal name in source: SEIZURE-EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPILEPSY
Journal acronym: SEIZURE-EUR J EPILEP
Volume: 44
First page : 211
Last page: 216
Number of pages: 6
ISSN: 1059-1311
eISSN: 1532-2688
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seizure.2016.09.002
Abstract
Purpose: To review the long-term outcome of epilepsy in population-based studies.Method: Analysis of population-based studies.Results: About two of three patients with new-onset epilepsy will, in the long run, enter five-year terminal remission. Chances for remission are best for those with idiopathic or cryptogenic epilepsy. It is unclear whether the seizure outcome has improved over the last several decades. Social outcome, however, may have become better because of the improved level of knowledge on and public attitudes toward people with epilepsy, and possibly fewer prejudices at home, daycare, school, military and labor market.Conclusion: While we still do not have a cure for epilepsy for all patients, relief of the medical and social consequences is available for many and hope is on the horizon for people with epilepsy. (C) 2016 British Epilepsy Association. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Purpose: To review the long-term outcome of epilepsy in population-based studies.Method: Analysis of population-based studies.Results: About two of three patients with new-onset epilepsy will, in the long run, enter five-year terminal remission. Chances for remission are best for those with idiopathic or cryptogenic epilepsy. It is unclear whether the seizure outcome has improved over the last several decades. Social outcome, however, may have become better because of the improved level of knowledge on and public attitudes toward people with epilepsy, and possibly fewer prejudices at home, daycare, school, military and labor market.Conclusion: While we still do not have a cure for epilepsy for all patients, relief of the medical and social consequences is available for many and hope is on the horizon for people with epilepsy. (C) 2016 British Epilepsy Association. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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