Drug-resistant epilepsy in Saudi Arabia: prevalence, predictive factors, and treatment outcomes

The prevalence of DRE in Saudi Arabia remains within the previously reported range of global prevalence. Frequent emergency department visits and the use of ASM polytherapy should be followed up closely to ensure early diagnosis of DRE and improve clinical outcomes.

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BMC Neurology
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2025-04-05
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-025-04149-w
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Epilepsy research and treatment
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Drug-resistant epilepsy in Saudi Arabia: prevalence, predictive factors, and treatment outcomes

Meshari Alghamdi, Reema Nazer, Reema Ghamdi, Aser F Alamri et al.
BMC Neurology
Epilepsy research and treatment
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Drug-resistant epilepsy in Saudi Arabia: prevalence, predictive factors, and treatment outcomes

Meshari Alghamdi, Reema Nazer, Reema Ghamdi, Aser F Alamri, Naif Alomari, Sarah Albloshi
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Abstract

The prevalence of DRE in Saudi Arabia remains within the previously reported range of global prevalence. Frequent emergency department visits and the use of ASM polytherapy should be followed up closely to ensure early diagnosis of DRE and improve clinical outcomes.

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King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (SA)
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Epilepsy research and treatment
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