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Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy: epidemiology, mechanisms, and prevention by Devinsky, Orrin, Prof, Hesdorffer, Dale C, Prof, Thurman, David J, Prof, Lhatoo, Samden, Prof, Richerson, George, Prof

“…Summary Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) can affect individuals of any age, but is most common in younger adults (aged 20–45 years). Generalised…”
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Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy: Assessing the public health burden by Thurman, David J., Hesdorffer, Dale C., French, Jacqueline A.

“…Summary Objective There is not yet a clear consensus on the incidence of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) or the extent of its burden on public…”
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The burden of premature mortality of epilepsy in high‐income countries: A systematic review from the Mortality Task Force of the International League Against Epilepsy by Thurman, David J., Logroscino, Giancarlo, Beghi, Ettore, Hauser, W. Allen, Hesdorffer, Dale C., Newton, Charles R., Scorza, Fulvio Alexandre, Sander, Josemir W., Tomson, Torbjörn

“…Summary Since previous reviews of epidemiologic studies of premature mortality among people with epilepsy were completed several years ago, a large body of new…”
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Effect of Exercise on Cognitive Performance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Review of Intervention Trials and Recommendations for Public Health Practice and Research by Snowden, Mark, Steinman, Lesley, Mochan, Kara, Grodstein, Francine, Prohaska, Thomas R., Thurman, David J., Brown, David R., Laditka, James N., Soares, Jesus, Zweiback, Damita J., Little, Deborah, Anderson, Lynda A.

“…There is evidence from observational studies that increasing physical activity may reduce the risk of cognitive decline in older adults. Exercise intervention…”
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Psychological Distress, Comorbidities, and Health Behaviors among U.S. Adults with Seizures: Results from the 2002 National Health Interview Survey by Strine, Tara W., Kobau, Rosemarie, Chapman, Daniel P., Thurman, David J., Price, Patricia, Balluz, Lina S.

“…Purpose: To examine the association of seizures with health‐related quality of life (HRQOL), physical and psychiatric comorbidities, and health behaviors…”
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The Epidemiology of Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Youths: A Review of Research Since 1990 by Thurman, David J.

“…This report reviews recent research on the epidemiology of traumatic brain injuries among children and youth aged 0 to 20 years. Studies representing…”
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Valproate prescriptions for nonepilepsy disorders in reproductive-age women by Adedinsewo, Demilade A., Thurman, David J., Luo, Yao-Hua, Williamson, Rebecca S., Odewole, Oluwaseun A., Oakley Jr, Godfrey P.

“…BACKGROUND Scientific evidence has consistently shown taking valproate during pregnancy increases risks of congenital malformations and cognitive impairment…”
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Traumatic brain injury in the United States: A public health perspective by Thurman, D J, Alverson, C, Dunn, K A, Guerrero, J, Sniezek, J E

“…Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability among persons in the United States. Each year, an estimated 1.5 million Americans…”
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Independent role of neonatal seizures in subsequent neurological outcomes: a population‐based study by Oh, Ahyuda, Thurman, David J, Kim, Hyunmi

“…Aim This population‐based study aimed to estimate the impact of neonatal seizures on subsequent neurological outcomes, regardless of underlying etiology…”
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The worldwide epilepsy treatment gap: A systematic review and recommendations for revised definitions – A report from the ILAE Epidemiology Commission by Kwon, Churl‐Su, Wagner, Ryan G., Carpio, Arturo, Jetté, Nathalie, Newton, Charles R., Thurman, David J.

“…Objective In order to more appropriately apply and understand the “epilepsy treatment gap” (ETG) concept in current health systems, revised conceptual and…”
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Premature mortality of epilepsy in low‐ and middle‐income countries: A systematic review from the Mortality Task Force of the International League Against Epilepsy by Levira, Francis, Thurman, David J., Sander, Josemir W., Hauser, W. Allen, Hesdorffer, Dale C., Masanja, Honorati, Odermatt, Peter, Logroscino, Giancarlo, Newton, Charles R.

“…Summary To determine the magnitude of risk factors and causes of premature mortality associated with epilepsy in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). We…”
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Comorbidities and risk factors associated with newly diagnosed epilepsy in the U.S. pediatric population by Oh, Ahyuda, Thurman, David J., Kim, Hyunmi

“…Neurobehavioral comorbidities can be related to underlying etiology of epilepsy, epilepsy itself, and adverse effects of antiepileptic drugs. We examined the…”
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Summary of evidence-based guideline update: Evaluation and management of concussion in sports: Report of the Guideline Development Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology by Giza, Christopher C, Kutcher, Jeffrey S, Ashwal, Stephen, Barth, Jeffrey, Getchius, Thomas S.D, Gioia, Gerard A, Gronseth, Gary S, Guskiewicz, Kevin, Mandel, Steven, Manley, Geoffrey, McKeag, Douglas B, Thurman, David J, Zafonte, Ross

“…OBJECTIVE:To update the 1997 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) practice parameter regarding sports concussion, focusing on 4 questions1) What factors…”
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Assessment and effect of a gap between new-onset epilepsy diagnosis and treatment in the US by Kalilani, Linda, Faught, Edward, Kim, Hyunmi, Burudpakdee, Chakkarin, Seetasith, Arpamas, Laranjo, Scott, Friesen, David, Haeffs, Kathrin, Kiri, Victor, Thurman, David J

“…OBJECTIVETo estimate the treatment gap between a new epilepsy diagnosis and antiepileptic drug (AED) initiation in the United States. METHODSRetrospective…”
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Prevalence of self-reported epilepsy, health care access, and health behaviors among adults in South Carolina by Ferguson, Pamela L, Chiprich, Jennifer, Smith, Gigi, Dong, Beili, Wannamaker, Braxton B, Kobau, Rosemarie, Thurman, David J, Selassie, Anbesaw W

“…Abstract Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data from South Carolina for 2003–2005 were used to determine epilepsy prevalence and prevalence variation…”
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Prevalence of Self‐Reported Epilepsy or Seizure Disorder and Its Associations with Self‐Reported Depression and Anxiety: Results from the 2004 Healthstyles Survey by Kobau, Rosemarie, Gilliam, Frank, Thurman, David J.

“…Purpose: To examine the prevalence of self‐reported epilepsy or seizure disorder and its association with self‐reported recent depression and anxiety in a…”
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The primary prevention of epilepsy: A report of the Prevention Task Force of the International League Against Epilepsy by Thurman, David J., Begley, Charles E., Carpio, Arturo, Helmers, Sandra, Hesdorffer, Dale C., Mu, Jie, Touré, Kamadore, Parko, Karen L., Newton, Charles R.

“…Summary Among the causes of epilepsy are several that are currently preventable. In this review, we summarize the public health burden of epilepsy arising from…”
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Estimating Prevalence, Incidence, and Disease‐related Mortality for Patients with Epilepsy in Managed Care Organizations by Holden, E. Wayne, Thanh Nguyen, Hoang, Grossman, Elizabeth, Robinson, Scott, Nelson, Leila S., Gunter, Margaret J., Von Worley, Ann, Thurman, David J.

“…Purpose. The purpose of the present study was to apply computer algorithms to an administrative data set to identify the prevalence of epilepsy, incidence of…”
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Descriptive epidemiology of epilepsy in the U.S. population: A different approach by Helmers, Sandra L., Thurman, David J., Durgin, Tracy L., Pai, Akshatha Kalsanka, Faught, Edward

“…Summary Objective Determine prevalence and incidence of epilepsy within two health insurance claims databases representing large sectors of the U.S…”
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Estimating Epilepsy Incidence and Prevalence in the US Pediatric Population Using Nationwide Health Insurance Claims Data by Kim, Hyunmi, Thurman, David J., Durgin, Tracy, Faught, Edward, Helmers, Sandra

“…This study aims to determine prevalence and incidence of epilepsy in the US pediatric population. We analyzed commercial claims and Medicaid insurance claims…”
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