Epilepsy and the risk of severe coronavirus disease 2019 outcomes: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression

CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study suggest that patients with epilepsy are at risk of having poor COVID-19 outcomes. Patients with epilepsy need special attention and should be prioritized for administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. Registration details: PROSPERO (CRD42021264979).PMID:34839246 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2021.108437

Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - November 28, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Yusak Mangara Tua Siahaan Retno Jayantri Ketaren Vinson Hartoyo Timotius Ivan Hariyanto Source Type: research