Factors associated with quality of life in a low-income population with epilepsy.

Objective: Currently few studies describe the variables that impact quality of life (QoL) in patients with epilepsy in low-income populations. The study aimed to establish relationships between QoL scores obtained through the QOLIE-10 inventory and clinical variables in patients older than 18 years diagnosed with epilepsy.

Methods: We conducted an observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study.

Impact of epilepsy surgery on the quality of life of a low-income population through the application of the Qolie-10 scale.

Objective: To describe the impact of epilepsy surgery on quality of life through the application of the quality of life in epilepsy (QOLIE-10) scale in a low income population.

Methods: We conducted an observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study. The data for all patients who underwent epilepsy surgery from the aforementioned period were registered retrospectively through a review of their clinical history.

[Clinical approach to the first epileptic crisis in adults].

Seizures are one of the main reasons for visits to emergency and neurology. Represent a traumatic event with potential medical and social consequences. A first epileptic seizure, can be the initial manifestation of malignancy, systemic disorder or infection, but can also be the first manifestation of epilepsy.