Brodie M J, French J A
University Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Western Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
Lancet. 2000 Jul 22;356(9226):323-9. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(00)02515-0.
Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological disorder affecting an estimated 50 million people worldwide. Particular focus should be placed on a safe diagnosis, seizure and syndrome classification, and choice of pharmacological and surgical options for a range of patient populations with different health-care requirements. Eight new antiepileptic drugs were licensed in the 1990s with more to come. These new drugs along with earlier resective surgery have led to a better outcome for many more people with this condition.
癫痫是最常见的严重神经系统疾病，全球约有5000万人受其影响。应特别关注安全诊断、癫痫发作和综合征分类，以及针对具有不同医疗保健需求的一系列患者群体选择药物和手术治疗方案。20世纪90年代有8种新型抗癫痫药物获批上市，还有更多药物即将问世。这些新药与早期的切除性手术一起，为更多患有这种疾病的人带来了更好的治疗效果。
