“The clinical manifestations of epilepsy are not restricted to seizures,” notes Elinor Ben-Menachem, MD, PhD. “In a significant number of people, their symptoms also include comorbid psychiatric problems that need to be...
Read MoreAlthough idiopathic generalized epilepsies (IGE) make up roughly a fifth of all epilepsies, they remain understudied with an inadequate understanding of the condition. In a study appearing in Neurology, Orrin Devinsky, MD, and...
Read MoreYoung adults and children with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) experienced a reduction in seizure frequency with purified CBD use. Among this patient population, DRE impacts both development and quality of life. To understand the...
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Physicians must remember they took an oath to “do no harm” and must act in accordance with it, even if their choices do not meet a patient’s preferences.
Read MoreNo matter where you fall on the debate of whether we should allow immigrants into the country, they are here and need medical care just like anyone else. When any human steps into our exam rooms seeking medical care, it does not...
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