Early genetic testing in pediatric epilepsy: Diagnostic and cost implications
Abstract The identification of numerous genetically based epilepsies has resulted in the widespread use of genetic testing to inform epilepsy etiology. Our study aims to investigate whether a difference exists in the diagnostic evaluation and healthcare‐related cost expenditures of pediatric patient...
Main Authors: | Shanna M. Swartwood, Ana Morales, Kathryn E. Hatchell, Chad Moretz, Dianalee McKnight, Laurie Demmer, Sarah Chagnon, Swaroop Aradhya, Edward D. Esplin, Joshua L. Bonkowsky |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2024-02-01
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Series: | Epilepsia Open |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/epi4.12878 |
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