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Books : Health, Mind & Body : Disorders & Diseases : Epilepsy
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The award-winning Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood is the standard resource for parents in need of comprehensive medical information about their child with epilepsy. Now in its third edition, this highly praised book has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in childhood, including the use of the ketogenic diet as a treatment for children who either do not respond to traditional drug therapy or who suffer intolerable side effects from medications.
In addition to providing up-to-date information about new diagnostic techniques as well as new drugs, diet, and surgical treatments, the authors have included a chapter addressing routine health care for children with epilepsy and a new chapter on complementary and alternative therapies. Also new to this edition are discussions of the progress made in the evaluation for surgery, a chapter on insurance issues, and a section detailing additional resources.
"No child's life should be defined by seizures. If we understand how the brain works, what happens during seizures, and how to cope with epilepsy, we can overcome the mythology of epilepsy and fight society's prejudices, allowing every child with epilepsy to reach his or her full potential." -- From Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood
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Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. Second edition of a patient education reference on the use of the ketogenic diet to control epilepsy in children. Previous edition 1994. For the practitioner or dietician treating epileptic children, and for parents.
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This book is a unique collaboration between a gifted writer with epilepsy and a skilled physician who has brought new insight into the treatment of this condition. At the age of twenty-six, when Adrienne Richard was seven months pregnant, she was diagnosed with epilepsy. For years she took anticonvulsant drugs to control her seizures, but she wanted to wean herself from the powerful drugs if she could. During the first ten years without medication she had only one seizure. Her goal was to live seizure-free. Ms. Richard practiced yoga, biofeedback, and mind/body techniques in the eighties to help her reach that goal. While writing an article for a magazine based in California, she learned of Dr. Joel Reiter, who was exploring epilepsy self-care in his clinical practice and through his groundbreaking research. Epilepsy: A New Approach combines Adrienne Richard's own inspiring story of overcoming a debilitating condition with Dr. Reiter's up-to-the-minute medical knowledge of diagnosis and treatment. This self-help program offers people with epilepsy and those who love them a chance to regain control of their lives.
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This book provides a source of basic information about the legal problems that often affect people with multiple sclerosis and their possible solutions. These issues are addressed at a level understandable by a lay audience. The book will also be helpful to people in supporting fields such as social workers, health care professionals, and attorneys.
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This easy-to-read guide for lay persons offers an overview of the medical and social topics relevant to epilepsy, including diagnosis and treatment, epilepsy in children and adults, legal and financial issues, and available resources. Includes a complete glossary of terms and antiepileptic drugs, plus tables and illustrations.
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In examining the delicate neurosurgery performed on an epileptic named Neil, the authors shed light on the mysterious organization of the brain and the complexity of language use, memory, decision making, and mental disabilities.
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Hard-to-find information on epilepsy, presented by an author living successfully with the condition
Drugs commonly used to treat epilepsy have some extremely harmful side effects. Treating Epilepsy Naturally is an empathetic, practical, empowering look at treatment options, lifestyle choices, and ways of living well. Written by an author who has been successfully living with it herself for most of her adult life, this comprehensive guide offers alternative treatments to replace and to complement traditional therapies and sound advice to find the right health practitioner for you.
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Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth Univ., Richmond. Balances discussions of practical medical management with the scientific basis of epilepsy and its treatment. Focuses on the special issues in children, for clinicians and researchers. Previous edition's (c1993) primary author listed as W. Edwin Dodson. Halftone illustrations.
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The award-winning Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood has already become the standard resource for parents in need of comprehensive medical information about their child with epilepsy. Now this highly praised book has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in childhood, including the use of the ketogenic diet as a treatment for children who either do not respond to traditional drug therapy or who suffer intolerable side effects from medications.
In addition to providing up-to-date information about new diagnostic techniques, as well as drugs, diet, and surgical treatments, the authors have included a new chapter addressing the special needs of children with epilepsy regarding routine health care. And as they did in the book's first edition, the authors encourage children with epilepsy to actively participate in school activities and sports, and stress the importance of helping children with seizures and epilepsy to live as normal a life as possible.
Praise for the first edition, winner of the 1991 Epilepsy Foundation of America's National Book Award
"I have wanted a book like this for a long time. To my knowledge, this is the first book combining complete scientific accuracy with a caregiver's compassion and understanding."--James A. Autry, former chairman of the board, Epilepsy Foundation of America
"Optimistic in tone and broad in scope, this is a book for the parent who has a lot of detailed questions."--National Spokesman
"The book is rich in substance and detail. There is a warm, compassionate tone. At the same time, there are no-nonsense facts and figures."--Humane Medicine
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Growing Up with Epilepsy provides parents with the tools needed to raise a child with epilepsy, to support his/her social development, provide effective discipline, and negotiate the educational system.
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A probing analysis of this form of epilepsy offers a wealth of information on the history of the disease, current research, and famous people who may have suffered from it, including Van Gogh and Flaubert. National ad/promo.
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Univ. College London, UK. Comprehensive handbook, for specialists, presents a concise and practical account of the subject and the current advances in treatment. Emphasizes practical, clinical management and decision making rather than technical aspects of the underlying science. Illustrated with tables, diagrams, and flowcharts. Softcover. DNLM: Epilepsy--therapy--Handbooks.
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Some 2,300,000 people in the U.S. have one of forty types of epilepsy. The most well-known of these is epilepsy with grand mal seizures. However, forms of epilepsy that involve only part of the brain and do not involve convulsions are more common. Symptoms for these partial seizure disorders can vary widely: some patients have no physical signs at all, experiencing only mental or sensory changes during a seizure, while others may experience numbing, shaking, or automatic movements of one or more body parts. Although partial seizures usually do not look dramatic to other people, they can have serious consequences for patients who have them. If left untreated, seizure activity may become more severe, occurring increasingly often and spreading to affect other brain regions. There is a possibility of permanent brain damage in some cases. The physical and emotional effects of partial seizures--dissociation, loss of coordination, memory loss, fatigue, mood swings, and physical pain, among others--can also make them very difficult to live with. The good news is that partial seizures are treatable. With intervention, patients can wrest back control of their lives. Partial Seizure Disorders helps patients and families:- Secure an accurate and complete diagnosis.
- Live with partial seizures in the family, including developmental issues for young children, school difficulties, employment, and driving.
- Understand medical interventions and side effects. Many medications for epilepsy are not appropriate for people with partial seizure disorders.
- Explore therapeutic and other interventions, often as an adjunct to medication, such as learning coping skills, diet changes, vitamins, etc.
- Get care with an existing health plan, including handling the problems that arise when you have a little-known disorder.
- Find comprehensive resources: advocacy and support organizations, books, articles, and online resources.
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The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH. Major reference on epilepsy and its management, for practitioners and residents. Covers advances in neuroimaging and new antiepileptic drugs. Previous edition 1993. 135 contributors, 104 U.S. DNLM: Epilepsy - diagnosis.
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Boston Univ, MA. Pocket handbook of clinical reviews of major areas in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy. For clinicians and residents. Previous edition: c1997. Includes new facts to aid differential diagnosis, safety and dosage information for new pharmaceutical agents, and more. Trim size: 8 x 4.5 inches. Softcover. DNLM: Epilepsy handbooks.
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Owsei Temkin presents the history of epilepsy in Western civilization from ancient times to the beginnings of modern neurology. First published in 1945 and thoroughly revised in 1971, this classic work by one of the history of medicine's most eminent scholars now returns to print in a new softcover edition.
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About 20% of people with epilepsy have seizures which are resistant to anticonvulsant medications. These drug-resistant seizures are called `intractable', and the patients who have them - about 1 in 500 of the general population - present a major challenge to neurologists and epilepsy associations. The present volume describes the symptomatology of the major `intractable' syndromes, the most appropriate drugs for each, and the possibilities for surgical control. Research related to the causes and effects of unchecked seizures is presented, and new directions in prevention and therapy are discussed.
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The thoroughly revised, updated Fifth Edition of this classic is the most comprehensive, current, and authoritative reference on all anticonvulsants available today. This edition features detailed profiles of newer drugs--including levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, tiagabine, topiramate, and zonisamide--and new chapters on use of antiepileptic drugs in children and during pregnancy. Drugs are covered in alphabetical order and in an easy-to-follow format: mechanisms of action; chemistry, biotransformation, and pharmacokinetics; interactions; clinical efficacy and use; and adverse effects. Coverage of clinical use includes nonepileptic and psychiatric disorders where appropriate. This edition has been trimmed to manageable size by shortening chapters on older, less frequently used drugs.
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Highlights diagnostic and therapeutic advances that impact medical care. Two sections cover management approaches through case studies and extensive resources including tables, charts, checklists, web sites for physicians, and more. Softcover. DNLM: Epilepsy--Case Report.