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Why epileptic seizures can cause strange behavior
A woman suddenly gets up and starts running. A man sees seven cartoon dwarves run across the room. They are all manifestations of an epileptic seizure. Epilepsy can present in many different ways, which can make it tricky to diagnose.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenA woman suddenly gets up and starts running. A man sees seven cartoon dwarves run across the room. They are all manifestations of an epileptic seizure. Epilepsy can present in many different ways, which can make it tricky to diagnose. A new book looks at the disease.
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