Is Cognitive Reserve Applicable to Epilepsy? The Effect of Educational Level on the Cognitive Decline After Onset of Epilepsy

@article{Pai2005IsCR,
  title={Is Cognitive Reserve Applicable to Epilepsy? The Effect of Educational Level on the Cognitive Decline After Onset of Epilepsy},
  author={Ming-Chyi Pai and Jing-Jane Tsai},
  journal={Epilepsia},
  year={2005},
  volume={46}
}
Summary:  Purpose: The aim of this study was to know the effect of education level (EL) on the cognitive change after onset of epilepsy. The rationale is that people with high EL may have more cognitive reserve and show resistance to damage brought about by epilepsy. 
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