1 in 5 newborns with neonatal seizures to develop epilepsy by age one: Study

Around 20% of newborns with neonatal seizures will later develop epilepsy by age one, according to a study by Copenhagen University Hospital. Key risk factors include stroke, birth defects, and low Apgar scores. Most survivors did not develop epilepsy, highlighting the need for targeted follow-up.

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