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Sumaira Nabi, MBBS, FCPS Consultant Neurologist and Senior Registrar, Department of Neurology, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy; Editor-in-Chief, Medscape Drug Reference

Disclosure: Received salary from Medscape for employment. for: Medscape.

Amy Kao, MD Attending Neurologist, Children's National Medical Center

Amy Kao, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, Child Neurology Society

Disclosure: Have stock (managed by a financial services company) in AbbVie, Allergan, Celgene, Cellectar Biosciences, Danaher Corp, Mckesson.

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