Preterm birth associated with epilepsy in Swedish adults
Preterm birth before 37 weeks is strongly associated with epilepsy in Swedish adults aged 25 to 37 years, and is not mediated by cerebral palsy or other comorbidities, according to a study published online Oct. 3 in Neurology.
An epilepsy drug which may also be used to control migraine headaches can cause birth defects in babies born to women taking the drug.