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The effect of quarantine due to Covid-19 pandemic on seizure frequency in 102 adult people with epilepsy from Apulia and Basilicata regions, Southern Italy
Highlights•Approximately 50% of PwE from Apulia and Basilicata (Southern Italy) presented seizure frequency changes during quarantine due to COVID-19 pandemic. •Seizure frequency significantly increased in PwE responding to treatment with ≤ 1 seizure per year. •Seizure frequency significantly reduce...
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Published in: | Clinical neurology and neurosurgery 2021-04, Vol.203, p.106592-106592, Article 106592 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
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Language: | English |
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Summary: | Highlights•Approximately 50% of PwE from Apulia and Basilicata (Southern Italy) presented seizure frequency changes during quarantine due to COVID-19 pandemic. •Seizure frequency significantly increased in PwE responding to treatment with ≤ 1 seizure per year. •Seizure frequency significantly reduced in PwE with drug-resistant epilepsy with 5-10 seizures per month. •Emotional distress, anxiety, and the relative reduction of triggers were the most important factors for changes in seizure frequency. |
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ISSN: | 0303-8467 1872-6968 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.clineuro.2021.106592 |