Long-term risks following first remission in childhood-onset epilepsy. A population-based study

► Risks associated with first remission in a long-term population-based study were: ► 40% of patients with first-ever 5-year-remission face relapse, and ► 14% fail to respond after relapse. Cognitive impairment predicted relapse. ► 30% face premature retirement. Predictors include relapse and symptomatic epilepsy.