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Josemir W. Sander

Researcher at UCL Institute of Neurology

Publications -  705
Citations -  44517

Josemir W. Sander is an academic researcher from UCL Institute of Neurology. The author has contributed to research in topics: Epilepsy & Population. The author has an hindex of 106, co-authored 680 publications receiving 39038 citations. Previous affiliations of Josemir W. Sander include University of Cincinnati & National Institute for Health Research.

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Estimation of the burden of active and life-time epilepsy: A meta-analytic approach

TL;DR: To estimate the burden of lifetime epilepsy (LTE) and active epilepsy (AE) and examine the influence of study characteristics on prevalence estimates.
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Standards for epidemiologic studies and surveillance of epilepsy

TL;DR: The purpose of this document is to promote consistency in definitions and methods in an effort to enhance future population‐based epidemiologic studies, facilitate comparison between populations, and encourage the collection of data useful for the promotion of public health.
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The epidemiology of epilepsy revisited

TL;DR: There is geographic variation in the incidence of epileptic syndromes likely to be associated with genetic and environmental factors, although as yet causality has not been fully established.
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The incidence and lifetime prevalence of neurological disorders in a prospective community-based study in the UK

TL;DR: This is the first study of the incidence and lifetime prevalence of neurological disorders in recent times and it is found that these disorders give rise to significant morbidity in the community.
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Epilepsy in adults

TL;DR: Improved understanding of the gradual development of epilepsy, epigenetic determinants, and pharmacogenomics comes the hope for better, disease-modifying, or even curative, pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment strategies.