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What is a focal seizure?
What is a focal seizure?
A seizure originating from a single hemisphere
What are automatisms in the context of focal seizures?
What are automatisms in the context of focal seizures?
Repetitive, semipurposeful movements like chewing or picking
What may happen to cognition in school-aged children with uncontrolled seizures?
What may happen to cognition in school-aged children with uncontrolled seizures?
History of decline in academic performance
What is postictal confusion and lethargy?
What is postictal confusion and lethargy?
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What is Todd paralysis?
What is Todd paralysis?
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How can EEG help in diagnosing focal seizures?
How can EEG help in diagnosing focal seizures?
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What are the symptoms of a focal seizure spreading to both cerebral hemispheres?
What are the symptoms of a focal seizure spreading to both cerebral hemispheres?
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