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After epilepsy surgery, quality of life related more to seizures than memory

06-04-2007 · EurekAlert!

New research, published in the June 5, 2007, issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology, helps doctors and patients weigh the risks and benefits of epilepsy surgery. It shows that quality of life improves for people after surgery if their seizures are controlled, even if they develop memory problems.

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