Decreased Cognitive Function in Danish Children with Epilepsy

Conclusion The patient group showed statistically significant lower test scores compared to the control group confirming the relationship between impaired cognitive function and childhood epilepsy. Furthermore, a correlation between a higher EpiTrack Junior score and the presence of GTCS was found. Focal seizures and antiepileptic drug treatment were not associated with the EpiTrack Junior score. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Neuropediatrics - August 22, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Bogut, Laura Andersen, Kaja Grejsen, Judy Gimenez-Rico, Maria Jose Miranda Debes, Nanette Monique Mol Tags: Original Article Source Type: research