Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Gets New Definition

Dr. Kwan stressed that the proposed definition is not the last word on drug-resistant epilepsy, but rather it represents “a testable hypothesis and a common starting point. Revision may be needed as more high-quality data become available.”

Disclosures: Members of the task force, whose work was funded by the ILAE, disclosed no relevant financial conflicts.

Recognizing drug resistance may provide insight into the neurobiology of epilepsy, Dr. Patrick Kwan said.

Source Courtesy American Epilepsy Society