Objective Surgical intervention for drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) is a safe and efficacious
evidence-based treatment. Yet, neurologists have historically revealed hesitance in referring …

Objective The epilepsy surgery treatment gap is well defined and secondary to a broad
range of issues, including healthcare professionals'(HCPs') knowledge, attitude, and …

Objective Epilepsy surgery is an effective means of treating medically refractory epilepsy
(MRE), but it remains underused. We aimed to analyze the perspectives and knowledge of …

There is a 20-year delay between the diagnosis of epilepsy and surgical treatment. The aim
of this study was to describe the different views held by neurologists regarding refractory …

Surgical treatment for epilepsy remains underutilized, in part because of persistent
misconceptions. Rather than promote referral for surgery, it would be more appropriate to …

Objectives: In the current study, we aim to assess potential neurologist-related barriers to
epilepsy surgery among Canadian neurologists. Methods: A 29-item, pilot-tested …

Epilepsy surgery utilization: who, when, where, and why? : Current Opinion in Neurology
Epilepsy surgery utilization: who, when, where, and why? : Current Opinion in Neurology Log …

One-third of persons with epilepsy have seizures despite appropriate medical therapy. Drug
resistant epilepsy (DRE) is associated with neurocognitive and psychological decline, poor …

Purpose: Guidelines for refractory epilepsy recommend timely referral of potential surgical
candidates to an epilepsy center for evaluation. However, this approach is seldom a priority …

Unlike spinal degenerative disease, which is painful and may prompt patients to self-refer to
a neurosurgeon, and unlike stroke, which causes dramatic and acute-onset disability, drug …