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Low quality of life, increased number of anti-seizure drugs, and the lack of caregiver support are associated with internalized stigma in adult Mexican patients with epilepsy.
Epilepsy Behav
July 2023
Genetics Department. National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Manuel Velasco Suárez, Mexico City, Mexico. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- People with epilepsy in Mexico face significant internalized stigma, which can negatively impact their daily lives and overall quality of life.
- A study involving 128 patients revealed that factors such as a decreasing quality of life, increased number of anti-seizure medications, and lack of caregiver support are linked to higher levels of internalized stigma.
- The findings highlight the need for better support systems and interventions to address these issues among individuals with epilepsy.
Perceived discrimination in patients with multiple sclerosis and depressive symptomatology.
Mult Scler Relat Disord
February 2021
Genetics Department. National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery "Manuel Velasco Suárez", Mexico City, Mexico.. Electronic address:
Background: Multiple Sclerosis is the central nervous system's most common demyelinating disease and the second leading cause of neurological disability in young adults. Its natural development involves physical and cognitive impairment. Patients commonly perceive discrimination against them, regardless of its occurrence, accepting it as an inherent part of the disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImportance of hereditary disease at a Neuropsychiatric Institute in Mexico City.
Genet Epidemiol
January 1990
Genetics Department National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Mexico City, Mexico.
The objective of this study is to investigate the type, importance, and incidence of hereditary diseases in patients at the National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery in Mexico City. A review of 6,258 files indicated that hereditary diseases represent an important problem for the Institute. Of the diseases with the highest incidences, hereditary factors have an important role in seven (epilepsy, depression, facial palsy, schizophrenia, mental retardation, migraine, and Parkinson's disease).
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