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Information about seizure disorders (also called epilepsy).
Lafora Disease
Article describes Lafora disease, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, and areas of research about the disease.
Landau-Kleffner Syndrome
Information about the childhood central nervous system disorder Landau-Kleffner syndrome, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
Information about Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Rasmussen's Encephalitis
Information about Rasmussen's encephalitis, also called Rasmussen's syndrome, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
West Syndrome
Information about West syndrome and infantile spasms, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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