A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Academic and social success in adolescents with previous febrile seizures
Authors: Matti Sillanpää, Sakari Suominen, Päivi Rautava, Minna Aromaa
Publisher: W B SAUNDERS CO LTD
Publication year: 2011
Journal: Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy
Journal name in source: SEIZURE-EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPILEPSY
Journal acronym: SEIZURE-EUR J EPILEP
Number in series: 4
Volume: 20
Issue: 4
First page : 326
Last page: 330
Number of pages: 5
ISSN: 1059-1311
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seizure.2010.12.019
Abstract
Conclusions: Our study confirms the findings of the previous population studies reporting similar academic and social success between children with and without febrile seizures before the 5th birthday. Reassurance of the parents about a favorable future may ameliorate their worries at this frightening event in their child's life. (C) 2011 British Epilepsy Association. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Conclusions: Our study confirms the findings of the previous population studies reporting similar academic and social success between children with and without febrile seizures before the 5th birthday. Reassurance of the parents about a favorable future may ameliorate their worries at this frightening event in their child's life. (C) 2011 British Epilepsy Association. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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