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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder of upper and lower motor neurons that results in progressive motor impairment. ALS is the most common disease of motor neurons with an annual incidence of approximately 1.7–2.5 per 100,000 people. It is a terminal condition with a typical life expectancy of 2–5 years from symptom onset. […]

Single Seizure Clinic Shortens Wait Time to First Assessment for Epilepsy

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Published Online: Sep 8th 2015

A single seizure clinic model implemented in Canada reduced wait times for first assessment 50% to 90% among patients with a single unprovoked first seizure. Syed Rizvi, MD, a senior neurology resident at the University of Saskatchewan and study researcher, explains the benefits of the model for patients with epilepsy.

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