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Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease marked by recurrent, unpredictable seizures. These seizures are caused by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain, leading to behavior, sensation, or consciousness alterations. They can also cause transient impairment of awareness, interfering with daily activities.
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Google search behavior for status epilepticus.

Francesco Brigo¹, Eugen Trinka²

¹Department of Neurological and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Italy; Department of Neurology, Franz Tappeiner Hospital, Merano, Italy.

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Summary

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Internet users increasingly search for status epilepticus (SE) information, especially definition, symptoms, and treatment. Google Trends reveals a significant rise in SE-related searches globally, highlighting a growing public demand for accessible health data.

Keywords:

Google Infodemiology Internet Status epilepticus Web

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Public Health
Digital Health

Background:

Millions seek online health information, with Google being a primary source for patients and physicians.
This study examines evolving Google search trends for "status epilepticus" (SE) in English-speaking nations.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze changes in Google search behavior for "status epilepticus" (SE) over a decade.
To understand public information needs regarding SE through search query analysis.

Main Methods:

Utilized Google Trends data from 2004-2014 for "status epilepticus" (SE).
Applied the "health" category filter to global search query data.
Analyzed search volume trends and associated query terms.

Main Results:

Overall SE search trends remained stable, with the US showing the highest volume.
Significant increases (over 5000%) were observed in searches for specific SE aspects like definition, symptoms, and treatment.
Top search locations included India, Australia, UK, Canada, Netherlands, Thailand, and Germany.

Conclusions:

Search queries for SE primarily focus on its definition, subtypes, and management.
High search volumes in both developed and developing countries indicate a global need for SE awareness and information.
Policymakers and scientific societies should address the public's demand for SE information through targeted campaigns.