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News items on 'Seizures'

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Lives put at risk because of neurology delays

(Telegraph 10/01/2009)

More than 90% of hospitals are failing to meet standards requiring them to refer any patient who suffers from a seizure for urgent specialist care, a study found. Patients with suspected epilepsy, which can be life-threatening if not properly managed, and which can indicate the presence of brain tumours, are being left to wait up to six months before they receive expert treatment.

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