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The epidemiology of drug‐resistant epilepsy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Epilepsia · 2018 · Vol. 59(12) · pp. 2179–2193
Linda KalilaniXuezheng SunBarbara PelgrimsMatthias Noack‐RinkVicente Villanueva

Abstract

There are limited high-quality data available on DRE. Lack of consistency in definitions limits the ability to obtain robust estimates on the burden of DRE. More data based on the ILAE definition from well-designed epidemiologic studies are needed to generate accurate and reliable results.

Epilepsy research and treatmentPharmacological Effects and Toxicity StudiesNeuroscience and Neuropharmacology ResearchMeta-analysisEpilepsyEpidemiologyMedicineDrugClinical neurologyPsychologyPsychiatryInternal medicineNeuroscience

MeSH terms

Drug Resistant EpilepsyHumansRisk FactorsIncidencePrevalenceNeuroimaging

Funding

  • UCB
  • Eisai
  • UCB Pharma
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