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Why are complex partial seizures intractable?

W McIntyre Burnham
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Dr. Burnham argues that data from animal studies--and especially kindling studies--can provide insights into why complex seizures are so common and drug resistant.

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AnticonvulsantsDrug ResistanceEpilepsy, Complex PartialHumansKindling, NeurologicLimbic SystemJournal ArticleReview

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W McIntyre Burnham. 2002. Why are complex partial seizures intractable?. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1335-3_12

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