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Editorial

Seizures in the Older Adult: Misdiagnosis Leads to Consequences

Joseph F DrazkowskiMayo Clinic Hospital, Department of Neurology, 5 West, 5777 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ85054, USA Tel.: +1 480 301 8100; Fax: +1 480 342 2544; E-mail: [email protected]
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Katherine NoeMayo Clinic Hospital, Department of Neurology, 5 West, 5777 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ85054, USA Tel.: +1 480 301 8100; Fax: +1 480 342 2544; E-mail: [email protected]
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Joseph I SirvenMayo Clinic Hospital, Department of Neurology, 5 West, 5777 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ85054, USA Tel.: +1 480 301 8100; Fax: +1 480 342 2544; E-mail: [email protected]
Pages 355-358 | Published online: 24 May 2006

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