Causes, Mimics, and Pitfalls of Epilepsy in the Elderly

Elderly-onset epilepsy may be a unique disease entity with etiologies, seizure characteristics, and comorbidities that differ from those of younger-onset epilepsy.

Neurology Reviews. 2018 April;26(4):42

April 3, 2018|Epilepsy Resource Center

—Jake Remaly

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