Transition of Care in Epilepsy Among Patients Entering Long-Term Care

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Transition of Care in Epilepsy Among Patients Entering Long-Term Care

Age-Related Changes in Epilepsy Prevalence

Retrospective Review of Epilepsy in LTC

Seizure/Epilepsy Prevalence in LTC Residents

Implications of LTC Study Findings

Is Epilepsy Underdiagnosed in LTC?

Prevalence of Epilepsy by Comorbidity

Stroke, Dementia, and Epilepsy Risk in LTC

Other Risk Factors for Epileptic Seizure in LTC

Study of CNS-Acting Drugs and Risk in LTC

Effect of Age on Serum AED Levels

Seizure Types in Elderly Adults With Epilepsy

Seizure Evaluation in LTC

Challenges With Evaluating Epilepsy in LTC

Use of EEG and Imaging in LTC Residents

Takeaway Points

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