Abstract:

Epilepsy has been with humankind from time immemorial. Yet with all the advancements made so far, a cure for Chronic Epilepsy has remained elusive. Even the symptoms cannot be controlled or managed in all cases. This has been the case not just for Chronic Epilepsy but all other chronic diseases.

In the fight against chronic diseases, Genetic Engineering is gaining a lot of emphases. And slowly the realization is dawning that probably Environmental Medicine may also be important. It is the replay of the old fight between Genes and Environment. What are the recent breakthroughs in the Aetiology, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention for Chronic Epilepsy? Is a cure in sight? And which is likely to triumph the Genes or the Environment?

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