Preventing Recurrent Seizures, Suspected Child Abuse, Bariatric Surgery for Treatment of Diabetes

What can be done to prevent recurrent seizures after a first seizure in adults?

Approximately one-third of adults experience a second seizure within one year of an initial unprovoked seizure, and nearly one-half experience a second seizure within two years. Anti-seizure medications are recommended for patients with a high risk of seizure recurrence (e.g., patients with nighttime seizures, electroencephalography abnormalities, history of brain insult, brain imaging abnormalities) after risks and benefits of treatment have been considered. Anti-seizure medications reduce the risk of seizure recurrence by more than one-third at two years after a seizure. Recurrence rates are similar with or without medications after three years. Read the full article.

Is bariatric surgery for adult obesity an effective treatment option for type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Yes. Remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus occurs in approximately 70% of metabolic surgery patients, and about 38% of surgical patients maintain remission at 10 years. Read the full article.

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