Incidence of neonatal seizures, perinatal risk factors for epilepsy and mortality after neonatal seizures in the province of Parma, Italy

Information about the incidence of neonatal seizures (NS) is scarce. Previous studies relied primarily on a clinical diagnosis of seizures. This population-based, retrospective study evaluated the incidence of electroencephalography (EEG)-confirmed seizures in neonates born in the province of Parma and the perinatal risk factors for mortality and epilepsy.All neonates with suspected seizures or with medical conditions at high risk for seizures...