Refractory Epilepsy
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Refractory epilepsy, also known as drug-resistant epilepsy, refers to a form of epilepsy in which seizures persist despite adequate trials of two or more appropriate anti-seizure medications. It is a modern clinical term describing epilepsy that does not respond well to standard pharmacological treatment, requiring alternative management strategies.
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