Gender does play a major role when it comes to certain diseases especially Epilepsy. Hormonal changes due to pregnancy and non-pregnancy period alter significantly the drug levels and seizure occurrence. Additionally, anxiety from the mother related to the side effects of medications while breast feeding the baby is a valid concern too. This talk enlightens regarding the expected challenges managing epileptic patient during their pregnancy period and whether the treatment for status epilepticus should be tailored accordingly or not.
22 авг 2024