论文信息 - Likelihood of seizure remission in an adult population with refractory epilepsy

Likelihood of seizure remission in an adult population with refractory epilepsy

We aimed to determine the likelihood of remission and its clinical predictors in adult patients meeting a strict definition of refractory epilepsy. We also wanted to investigate the influence of treatment regimen on remission.

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