Retrospective population-based study observes drug resistance in one third of children with early-onset epilepsy, highlighting elevated mortality risk and intellectual disability.
One third of children presenting with epilepsy before 36 months will be medically intractable, and significant predictors are identified. Medically intractable epilepsy is associated with increased mortality risk and significant intellectual disability.
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