Category Archives: Epilepsy

Epilepsy and Intensive Care Monitoring: Principles and Practice

Unlike many other diagnostic procedures, EEG, now over 80 years old, and epilepsy monitoring, now over 40 years old, have demonstrated their usefulness and stood the test of time. Although the benefits of these diagnostic procedures are clear, monitoring is … Continue reading

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The Treatment of Epilepsy

A practical reference to the medical and surgical treatment of epilepsy The third edition of The Treatment of Epilepsy has been thoroughly updated. It is a reference work, but has a strong practical bias, and is designed to assist neurologists, … Continue reading

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Epilepsy A to Z: A Concise Encyclopedia

Epilepsy A-Z is a unique compendium that provides a bullet of epilepsy-related information that is ideal for quick and easy reference. It is essential for busy practitioners who want the essence of terms and topics relevant to patient care and … Continue reading

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Computational Neuroscience in Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects millions of patients worldwide and arises from the concurrent action of multiple pathophysiological processes. The power of mathematical analysis and computational modeling is increasingly utilized in basic and clinical epilepsy research to better … Continue reading

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Epilepsy (Therapeutic Strategies)

“Therapeutic Strategies in Epilepsy” comprises the most up-to-date thinking with regards to treating epilepsy sufferers of all ages. The chapters discuss seizure classification, epilepsies with differing ages of onset, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, management, drug treatments, and special considerations for … Continue reading

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Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus

An under-recognized condition that can potentially cause brain damage and even death, nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) is an important clinical problem, occurring in about 25% of status epilepsy cases. Despite this prevalence, Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus is the first comprehensive clinical … Continue reading

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Pediatric Epilepsy: Diagnosis and Therapy

The extensively updated third edition of Pediatric Epilepsy: Diagnosis and Therapy continues to be the definitive volume on the diagnosis, treatment, classification, and management of the childhood epilepsies. Written by nearly 100 international leaders in the field, this new edition … Continue reading

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Psychiatric Issues in Epilepsy: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

This volume is a pragmatic, comprehensive guide to evaluation and management of psychiatric problems in patients with epilepsy. The authors critically analyze recent findings on the relationship between seizures and psychiatric disorders and offer practical recommendations for diagnosis and treatment. … Continue reading

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Epilepsy: A Guide to Balancing Your Life (American Academy of Neurology)

People diagnosed with epilepsy face many difficulties and lifestyle changes, but a proper understanding of the disease is a vital first step toward maintaining a normal life. Written in simple terms, this invaluable resource answers commonly asked questions about epilepsy … Continue reading

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Keto Kid: Helping Your Child Succeed on the Ketogenic Diet

For more than half of all children with epilepsy, the only reliable way to control seizures is through the ketogenic diet, a rigid regimen that strictly limits both calories and liquid intake. Keto Kid details the daily management of the … Continue reading

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