NeuroCare Brain & Spine CenterNeuroCare Brain & Spine Center™ - Epilepsy ProgramEpilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases in the United States affecting about 3 million Americans. It's a costly disease resulting in an estimated $15.5 billion in medical costs and lost or reduced earnings and production every year. People of all ages are affected, but particularly the very young and the elderly. About 10% of Americans will experience a seizure sometime during their lifetime. Aurora BayCare Medical Center's epilepsy program evaluates patients who might benefit from an in-depth assessment of their seizure type through epilepsy monitoring and/or from surgical treatment. Generally, 85% of patients have at least a 90% seizure reduction. The program involves experts from many fields in the coordinated care of patients with uncontrolled seizures. The epilepsy center evaluates patients who might benefit from a better definition of their seizure type through epilepsy monitoring or from a surgical treatment. The goal of the program is to help patients lead normal lives, free from seizures and medical side effects. To achieve this purpose, our physicians and staff:
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