Revista de neurologia
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Revista de neurologia · Aug 2009
[Risk factors for seizure recurrence and short term outcome after epilepsy surgery for mesial temporal sclerosis].
To establish risk factors for seizure recurrence and short term Engel classification after surgery for mesial temporal sclerosis (MTS). ⋯ Epileptogenic focus location by electrophysiology is a fundamental factor in short term outcome after surgery for MTS.
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To determine the prevalence and the clinical-epidemiological and therapeutic characteristics of primary headaches in a rural population in Cuba. ⋯ The prevalence of primary headaches is high in the rural population under study; the high rate of prescription drug abuse (mainly painkillers and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) has led to a significant number of headaches becoming chronic. This health problem is also seen to have an important effect on occupational affairs.