August 15, 2025Epiliepsy currents/Epilepsy currentsOpen Access

Before It's Too Late: Recognizing the Impact of Seizures and Risk Factors for Late-Onset Epilepsy in Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment

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AFAnteneh M. FeyissaJacksonville College

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Longitudinal analysis reveals that recurrent seizures increase mortality and worsen function in dementia patients, suggesting urgent need for management.

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Recurrent seizures significantly increase mortality risk compared to no seizures in individuals with dementia, highlighting critical health issues.
In a cohort of over 26,500 patients, recurrent seizures were tied to a median survival time of only 2.4 years, compared to 4.7 years for no seizures.
This longitudinal analysis across 39 Alzheimer's disease centers examined the impact of seizure status on cognition and daily functioning.
Findings underscore the importance of timely seizure management to improve health outcomes and quality of life for patients with dementia.

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Anteneh M. Feyissa (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a366930a429f797332bf71 https://doi.org/10.1177/15357597251366616

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Longitudinal analysis reveals that recurrent seizures increase mortality and worsen function in dementia patients, suggesting urgent need for management.

Before It's Too Late: Recognizing the Impact of Seizures and Risk Factors for Late-Onset Epilepsy in Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment

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Before It's Too Late: Recognizing the Impact of Seizures and Risk Factors for Late-Onset Epilepsy in Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment

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