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Incidence and Predictors of Seizures in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease

Epilepsia · 2006 · Vol. 47(5) · pp. 867–872

Joan Amatniek✉(Columbia University)W. Allen Hauser(Neurology, Inc)Carrie DelCastillo‐Castaneda(Columbia University)Diane M. Jacobs(Columbia University)Karen Marder(Neurology, Inc)Karen L. Bell(Columbia University)Marilyn AlbertJason Brandt(Johns Hopkins University)Yaakov Stern(Neurology, Inc)

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Abstract

Seizure incidence is increased in people starting with mild-to-moderate AD. Younger individuals, African Americans, and those with more-severe disease or focal epileptiform findings on EEG were more likely to have unprovoked seizures.

Epilepsy research and treatment Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Dementia and Cognitive Impairment ResearchMedicineIncidence (geometry)DementiaCumulative incidenceRelative riskPopulationPediatricsCohortEpilepsyCohort study

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Epilepsies, PartialAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overAlzheimer DiseaseBlack or African AmericanElectroencephalographyFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisProspective StudiesRisk Factors

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