The effect of nocturnal epileptic seizures on cognitive functions in children with idiopathic epilepsy

Abstract Background Cognitive impairment is a common finding epileptic children. Studies have linked nocturnal epileptic discharges to delayed cognitive abilities in children. Objective The study aims to evaluate the effect of nocturnal epileptic seizures on cognitive functions in children with idio...

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Published in:	The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery
Main Authors:	Ayman M. Al-Malt, Shereen A. Abo Hammar, Khaled H. Rashed, Osama A. Ragab
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SpringerOpen 2020-05-01
Subjects:	Nocturnal epileptic seizures Cognition Idiopathic epilepsy Executive function Children with epilepsy
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41983-020-00182-3