Intractable epilepsy in adults.
Drug-resistant or "intractable" epilepsy presents a major challenge for physicians, epilepsy associations and researchers. Dr. Leppik discusses the evaluation of patients who may be intractable, the nature of intractable epilepsy and the factors which contribute to intractability.
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University of Minnesota, and MINCEP Epilepsy Care, P.A. Minneapolis 55416, USA.
D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004351:Drug Resistance; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous
D000927:Anticonvulsants