Seizures Among Public Figures: Lessons Learned From the Epilepsy of Pope Pius IX From: Mayo Clinic Proceedings | Date: December 1, 2007| Author: Drazkowski, Joseph F; Noe, Katherine H; Sirven, Joseph I | Copyright Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Dec 2007. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Epilepsy Is one of the most stigmatizing of neurological conditions. Understanding how epilepsy affects the lives of Important historical figures Illuminates the psychosocial burden of disease for modem-day patients. Plus IX, one of the most consequential Popes In Catholic history, was reported to have epilepsy. Thus, this study aimed to assess how epilepsy Influenced Pope Pius IX's life and his papacy. Librarians from Mayo Clinic, Library of Congress, and Vatican Library were consulted to Id...

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