Quality of Life in children with epilepsy
Journal Title: Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Care of children with epilepsy (CWE) in developing resource limited nations like India includes major emphasis on seizure control with minimal possible side effects of anti-epileptic drugs. Evaluation of QOL of CWE and steps to improve it is unfortunately not considered as an important issue.
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Roosy Aulakh
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- DOI 10.17511/ijpr.2018.5.01
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