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Epilepsy
Reports summarize epilepsy research from V. Simms and co-authors
September 1st, 2008
According to recent research published in the journal Tropical Medicine & International Health, "To estimate the prevalence of epilepsy in Rwanda, as part of a survey of musculoskeletal impairment (MSI). Cross-sectional nationally representative survey." "Clusters of 105 people were selected with probability proportional to size, using the 2002 national census as the sampling frame. Within each cluster, 80 people were selected through compact segment sampling. Physiotherapists examined all participants using a standard questionnaire to assess the presence of seizures through self-report, as well as aetiology, treatment needs and severity of the seizures....
Source: Pain & Central Nervous System Week (2008-09-01)
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