Drug Resistant Epilepsy

Drug Resistant Epilepsy

Drug Resistant Epilepsy Drug-resistant epilepsy (also called refractory or intractable epilepsy) is when seizures continue despite trying two or more appropriate anti-seizure medications. Prevalence Studies show that about one-third of adults and roughly 20–25% of...
Things to Know About Ring 20 Chromosome Syndrome

Things to Know About Ring 20 Chromosome Syndrome

Ring 20 Syndrome Explained What is Ring 20? It is a rare genetic disorder linked to difficult-to-control epilepsy. It occurs when the ends of a chromosome fuse into a ring during early embryonic development. R20 can be mosaic and non-mosaic. The exact cause of ring...