Epilepsy is one of the most common neurologic diseases in the world and is present in 4% of the world’s population. The majority of patients with epilepsy can be managed medically. Intracranial surgery involves inherent risks; thus, surgery is only indicated if the benefits outweigh the risks of uncontrolled seizures. If surgery is indicated, the patient must undergo a pre-surgical evaluation that involves an extensive medical history focusing on seizure activity, type, frequency, and duration. In addition a physical exam
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Diabetes affects over 23 million people in the United States and is the 7th leading cause of death. Uncontrolled high levels of blood sugar can cause vascular damage to the retina of the eye, the filtering system of the kidney, and the peripheral nerves. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of adult blindness, kidney failure, and non-traumatic amputations in the United States.
Failure by a health care provider to diagnose, treat, and educate diabetic patients may constitute
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Heart defects in newborns affect approximately 8 out of every 1000 births. Causes can include genetic factors, such as those found in Down’s syndrome, or factors due to the developing baby’s environment. Certain medications, such as Paxil (Paroxetine), Zoloft (Sertraline), Wellbutrin (Bupropion), or Prozac (Fluoxetine) may be associated with cardiac birth defects in the babies of mothers who took these medications when pregnant. While some heart defects may only slightly affect a child’s quality of life, others can be
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