Seizures

Findings in Seizures Reported from A. Jagoda and Co-Researchers

Published in Women's Health Weekly, March 17th, 2011

2011 MAR 17 -- "Up to 5% of the population will experience at least 1 nonfebrile seizure at some point during their lifetime. The management of a patient who has had a first-time seizure is driven by the history and physical examination," scientists in the United States report.

"In almost one-half of these patients, the cause of their seizure is not identified. In general, patients with comorbidities, a focal neurologic examination, or who have not returned to a normal baseline mental status require an extensive diagnostic evaluation including a noncontrast head computed tomography (CT) scan in the emergency department (ED). Adults with a first-time...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2011-03-17)

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