Epilepsy 101 : the ultimate guide for patients and families

By: Kuzniecky, Ruben.

Contributor(s): Duchowny, Michael | Kotagal, Prakash | et al.

Publisher: Leonia, NJ Medicus Press 2009Description: xviii, 254 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 9780978772734.Subject(s): EPILEPSY

| SEIZURES

| DIAGNOSIS

| MEDICATIONS

| SURGERY

| WOMEN

| OLDER PEOPLE

| MENTAL HEALTH

| MANAGEMENT

Contents:

Epilepsy and seizures: an overview Diagnosis of seizures and epilepsy: clinical and laboratory tests Epilepsy treatment: general considerations Antiepileptic drugs: medications and side effects Epilepsy surgery: indications and procedures Diet and alternative therapies for epilepsy: ketogenic diet, herbs, and supplements Seizures and epilepsy in children Epilepsy and women: concerns for women of all ages Epilepsy in special populations: elderly, brain tumors and bone health Living with epilepsy: addressing common concerns Cognitive and psychiatric aspects: recognition and treatment Take control of your epilepsy: your rights, government and health plans Appendices: Resources, Home safety checklist, First aid, Glossary of terms, Adverse events profile, Seizure diary, Notes.

Summary: "There are few conditions as mysterious and surrounded by as many untruths, half-truths and prejudices as epilepsy. This volume, by a group of world renowned epilepsy specialists, experts in all phases of epilepsy investigation and treatment, provides an excellent, up to date, objective, complete and straightforward discussion of all aspects of this disorder. It is essential reading for patients and their families and provides for the reader a solid base for further personalized clarification by the epilepsy caregiver. professionals involved in the treatment of epilepsy will also benefit from reading this authoritative, readable and non patronizing review." - BOOK JACKET

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"There are few conditions as mysterious and surrounded by as many untruths, half-truths and prejudices as epilepsy. This volume, by a group of world renowned epilepsy specialists, experts in all phases of epilepsy investigation and treatment, provides an excellent, up to date, objective, complete and straightforward discussion of all aspects of this disorder. It is essential reading for patients and their families and provides for the reader a solid base for further personalized clarification by the epilepsy caregiver. professionals involved in the treatment of epilepsy will also benefit from reading this authoritative, readable and non patronizing review." - BOOK JACKET

Epilepsy and seizures: an overview
Diagnosis of seizures and epilepsy: clinical and laboratory tests
Epilepsy treatment: general considerations
Antiepileptic drugs: medications and side effects
Epilepsy surgery: indications and procedures
Diet and alternative therapies for epilepsy: ketogenic diet, herbs, and supplements
Seizures and epilepsy in children
Epilepsy and women: concerns for women of all ages
Epilepsy in special populations: elderly, brain tumors and bone health
Living with epilepsy: addressing common concerns
Cognitive and psychiatric aspects: recognition and treatment
Take control of your epilepsy: your rights, government and health plans
Appendices: Resources, Home safety checklist, First aid, Glossary of terms, Adverse events profile, Seizure diary, Notes.

Patron comment on 29/01/2016

This book has been a truly supportive resource for me. The extra information especially regarding the social, cognitive effects not normally discussed by the medical profession, have helped acknowledge the "complete" challenges of our child's epileptic encephalopathy.

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