Frustrating Epilepsy Case? Here Are Your Options

From imw April 29, 2016

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While medications are effective for many children with epilepsy, other kids are drug-resistant. After two failed medications, it may be time to look at other options, such as surgery, to prevent further damage caused by seizures. Matthew Sweney, MD, MS, discusses options for particularly stubborn cases. He presented this information at the 2016 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting in Baltimore.

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Date Recorded: April 29, 2016
Health Topics (The Scope Radio): Brain and Spine Kids Health
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Coming up next on The Scope, a few of the latest and most important changes for how epilepsy is treated and managed in kids for pediatri… Show More
MetaDescription: Epilepsy in children can be treated not only with seizure medications, but epilepsy surgery can also be a viable option when it comes to drug-resistant epilepsy. Diet modifications, such as the ketogenic diet could also be beneficial.
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Appears In: Radio Scope 2016 Scope Health Library

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