Surgical Resection of Focal Cortical Dysplasia in a Neonate with Novel TSC1 Mutation Leading to Resolution of Refractory Seizures: Case Report.

We describe a neonate presenting on first day of life with refractory seizures secondary to a single, large area of focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) who underwent surgical resection at age 3 weeks leading to resolution of seizure activity and dramatic improvement in developmental trajectory. Surgical intervention for epilepsy is infrequently offered for neonates, often reserved only for those with catastrophic presentations. This case demonstrates that surgical intervention can be safe and efficacious in neonates for pharmaco-resistant seizures associated with a focal lesion.

Utilization of an interprofessional integrated clinical education experience to improve medical and physical therapy student comfort in treating patients with disabilities.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of an interprofessional education (IPE) clinical experience for medical and physical therapy students on students' comfort levels and attitudes toward patients with disabilities.

Methods: Forty students were recruited for this study, 20 from the College of Medicine and 20 from the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at University of Central Florida with 10 students from each program self-selected into a control group or an experimental group. The experimental group attended an IPE clinical experience that included an encounter with a patient with a disability.