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Alcohol use disorder and epileptogenesis in primary malignant brain tumors: temporal and tumor grade associations in a nationwide EHR cohort study

2025-12-15 neurology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundPrimary malignant brain tumors (PMBTs), including glioblastomas (GBM) and low-grade gliomas (LGGs), frequently cause seizures, which worsen patient morbidity and quality of life. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a known risk factor for seizures in the general population, but its role in PMBT-associated seizures remains poorly understood. ObjectiveTo evaluate the association between AUD and seizure prevalence in PMBT patients, and to examine whether this relationship varies by age, sex, r...

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