Risk of ADHD in children with childhood absence epilepsy versus controls: A population-based study

CONCLUSIONS: ADHD was 5.7-fold more common in CAE then in children without epilepsy in our population-based study. Treatment with stimulants is highly effective and not associated with worsening of seizures. Primary care providers must be vigilant to carefully screen this population for ADHD.

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