Epilepsy
Epilepsy
Epilepsy affects about 2.5 million Americans, and results in an estimated annual cost of $15.5 billion in medical costs and lost earnings and production. About 10% of Americans will experience a seizure sometime during their lifetime, and about 3% will have had a diagnosis of epilepsy by age 80.
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Continuing medical education is one of the most important and well-regarded member services provided by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). The...








