Epilepsy In Our View

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on the Public Health Dimensions of the Epilepsies
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309259538

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Epilepsy Across the Spectrum by Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on the Public Health Dimensions of the Epilepsies Pdf

Although epilepsy is one of the nation's most common neurological disorders, public understanding of it is limited. Many people do not know the causes of epilepsy or what they should do if they see someone having a seizure. Epilepsy is a complex spectrum of disorders that affects an estimated 2.2 million Americans in a variety of ways, and is characterized by unpredictable seizures that differ in type, cause, and severity. Yet living with epilepsy is about much more than just seizures; the disorder is often defined in practical terms, such as challenges in school, uncertainties about social situations and employment, limitations on driving, and questions about independent living. The Institute of Medicine was asked to examine the public health dimensions of the epilepsies, focusing on public health surveillance and data collection; population and public health research; health policy, health care, and human services; and education for people with the disorder and their families, health care providers, and the public. In Epilepsy Across the Spectrum, the IOM makes recommendations ranging from the expansion of collaborative epilepsy surveillance efforts, to the coordination of public awareness efforts, to the engagement of people with epilepsy and their families in education, dissemination, and advocacy for improved care and services. Taking action across multiple dimensions will improve the lives of people with epilepsy and their families. The realistic, feasible, and action-oriented recommendations in this report can help enable short- and long-term improvements for people with epilepsy. For all epilepsy organizations and advocates, local, state, and federal agencies, researchers, health care professionals, people with epilepsy, as well as the public, Epilepsy Across the Spectrum is an essential resource.

Author : Jerome Engel Jr
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 737 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780195328547

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Seizures and Epilepsy by Jerome Engel Jr Pdf

This second edition of 'Seizures and Epilepsy' is completely revised, due to tremendous advances in the understanding of the fundamental neuronal mechanisms underlying epileptic phenomena, as well as current diagnosis and treatment, which have been heavily influenced over the past several decades by seminal neuroscientific developments, particularly the introduction of molecular neurobiology, genetics, and modern neuroimaging. This resource covers a broad range of both basic and clinical epileptology.

Author : Andrea Varsavsky,Iven Mareels,Mark Cook
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781000218923

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Epileptic Seizures and the EEG by Andrea Varsavsky,Iven Mareels,Mark Cook Pdf

A study of epilepsy from an engineering perspective, this volume begins by summarizing the physiology and the fundamental ideas behind the measurement, analysis and modeling of the epileptic brain. It introduces the EEG and provides an explanation of the type of brain activity likely to register in EEG measurements, offering an overview of how these EEG records are and have been analyzed in the past. The book focuses on the problem of seizure detection and surveys the physiologically based dynamic models of brain activity. Finally, it addresses the fundamental question: can seizures be predicted? Based on the authors' extensive research, the book concludes by exploring a range of future possibilities in seizure prediction.

Author : Vibhangini S. Wasade,Marianna V. Spanaki
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781108718905

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Understanding Epilepsy by Vibhangini S. Wasade,Marianna V. Spanaki Pdf

A comprehensive, accessible synthesis of current information on epilepsy for medical trainees and physicians preparing for board certification.

Author : Chrysostomos P. Panayiotopoulos
Publisher : Springer
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015062497741

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The Epilepsies by Chrysostomos P. Panayiotopoulos Pdf

This book gives an exhaustive account of the classification and management of epileptic disorders. It provides clear didactic guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of epileptic syndromes and seizures through thirteen chapters, complemented by a pharmacopoeia and CD ROM of video-EEGs.

Author : Jacqueline A. Hubbard,Devin K. Binder
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128026243

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Astrocytes and Epilepsy by Jacqueline A. Hubbard,Devin K. Binder Pdf

Epilepsy is a devastating group of neurological disorders characterized by periodic and unpredictable seizure activity in the brain. There is a critical need for new drugs and approaches given than at least one-third of all epilepsy patients are not made free of seizures by existing medications and become "medically refractory". Much of epilepsy research has focused on neuronal therapeutic targets, but current antiepileptic drugs often cause severe cognitive, developmental, and behavioral side effects. Recent findings indicate a critical contribution of astrocytes, star-shaped glial cells in the brain, to neuronal and network excitability and seizure activity. Furthermore, many important cellular and molecular changes occur in astrocytes in epileptic tissue in both humans and animal models of epilepsy. The goal of Astrocytes and Epilepsy is to comprehensively review exciting findings linking changes in astrocytes to functional changes responsible for epilepsy for the first time in book format. These insights into astrocyte contribution to seizure susceptibility indicate that astrocytes may represent an important new therapeutic target in the control of epilepsy. Astrocytes and Epilepsy includes background explanatory text on astrocyte morphology and physiology, epilepsy models and syndromes, and evidence from both human tissue studies and animal models linking functional changes in astrocytes to epilepsy. Beautifully labelled diagrams are presented and relevant figures from the literature are reproduced to elucidate key findings and concepts in this rapidly emerging field. Astrocytes and Epilepsy is written for neuroscientists, epilepsy researchers, astrocyte investigators as well as neurologists and other specialists caring for patients with epilepsy. Presents the first comprehensive book to synthesize historical and recent research on astrocytes and epilepsy into one coherent volume Provides a great resource on the field of astrocyte biology and astrocyte-neuron interactions Details potential therapeutic targets, including chapters on gap junctions, water and potassium channels, glutamate and adenosine metabolism, and inflammation

Author : Steven C. Schachter
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015032627930

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The Brainstorms Companion by Steven C. Schachter Pdf

This book is a sequel to Brainstorms: Epilepsy in Our Words, Dr. Schachter's highly acclaimed guide for people with epilepsy. The Brainstorms Companion: Epilepsy in Our View focuses on the family, friends, co-workers, and support staff of the patient. The book helps them to cope with the emotional trauma and to understand exactly what is happening when they witness a seizure. The first section provides an overview of epilepsy from a medical perspective and examines the wide variety of seizure manifestations that people with epilepsy have. Then, friends, family members, and associates of people with epilepsy describe in their own words what they see and how they feel when witnessing a seizure. The next section is written by people with epilepsy, who examine what their lives are like. The last section, written by two nurse specialists in epilepsy, gives practical advice on how to live safely with epilepsy. An index guides readers to descriptions of specific seizure manifestations and helps them find accounts of experiences similar to their own. A noted epilepsy specialist, Dr. Frederick Andermann, has written a Foreword.

Author : Steven C. Schachter
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007-10-18
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780195330878

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Epilepsy in Our View by Steven C. Schachter Pdf

In the last 5 years, approximately 2.7 million people have been treated for epilepsy and between 0.5%-2% of people will develop epilepsy during their lifetime. Up to 5% of the worldwide population may have a single seizure in their lifetime. It is further estimated that 60 million people in the world have had at least one epileptic seizure in their lifetime. Most shockingly is that between 70-80,000 people each year in the US alone are diagnosed with epilepsy. Because of these figures, and Dr. Schachter's roll as Director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Dr. Schachter sought to create a series of books written from the viewpoint of people with epilepsy. This volume, Epilepsy in our View, presents accounts of seizures from the perspective of family, friends, co-workers, care-givers, and physicians of people with epilepsy.

Author : Steven C. Schachter,Lisa Francesca Andermann
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780195330892

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Epilepsy in Our World by Steven C. Schachter,Lisa Francesca Andermann Pdf

In the last 5 years, approximately 2.7 million people have been treated for epilepsy and between 0.5%-2% of people will develop epilepsy during their lifetime. Up to 5% of the worldwide population may have a single seizure in their lifetime. It is further estimated that 60 million people in the World have had at least one epileptic seizure in their lifetime. Most shockingly is that between 70-80K people each year in the US alone are diagnosed with epilepsy. Because of these figures, and Dr. Schachter's roll as Director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Dr. Schachter sought to create a series of books written from the viewpoint of people with Epilepsy. This volume, Epilepsy in Our World, presents accounts of seizures by patients from 20 different countries. Not only are the patient stories presented with the series signature frankness and honesty, but the volume also discusses the different impressions and treatment of epilepsy around the world.

Author : Simon Shorvon,Renzo Guerrini,Eugen Trinka,Steven Schachter
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 1013 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781108420754

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The Causes of Epilepsy by Simon Shorvon,Renzo Guerrini,Eugen Trinka,Steven Schachter Pdf

Expanded and revised, this unique book provides concise descriptions of the many causes of epilepsy, for use in clinical practice.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 1853 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780123739612

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Encyclopedia of Basic Epilepsy Research by Anonim Pdf

As a truly translational area of biomedical investigation, epilepsy research spans an extraordinary breadth of subjects and involves virtually every tool that modern neuroscience has at its disposal. The Encyclopedia of Basic Epilepsy Research provides an up to date, comprehensive reference for all epilepsy researchers. With an expert list of authors, the encyclopedia covers the full spectrum of research activities from genes and molecules to animal models and human patients. The encyclopedia's electronic format also provides unparalleled access to frequent updates and additions, while the limited edition print version provides another option for owning this content. The Encyclopedia of Basic Epilepsy Research is an essential resource for researchers of all levels and clinicians who study epilepsy. The only comprehensive reference for basic research and current activities in epilepsy Electronic format provides fast and easy access to updates and additions, with limited print version available as well Contains over 85 articles, all written by experts in epilepsy research

Author : Mervyn J. Eadie,Peter F. Bladin
Publisher : John Libbey Eurotext
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015054375103

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A Disease Once Sacred by Mervyn J. Eadie,Peter F. Bladin Pdf

Uses current knowledge of epilepsy and epileptic seizures as a yardstick against which to interpret the thinking of the past. Attempts to trace the development of thought about individual aspects of the understanding of epilepsy one after the other and on a chronological basis.

Author : J. Kiffin Penry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Epilepsy
ISBN : LCCN:79601844

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Indexes to the Epilepsy Accessions of the Epilepsy Information System by J. Kiffin Penry Pdf

Author : Gonzalo Alarcón,Antonio Valentín
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780521691581

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Introduction to Epilepsy by Gonzalo Alarcón,Antonio Valentín Pdf

Covers all aspects of epilepsy, from basic mechanisms to diagnosis and management, as well as legal and social considerations.

Author : Dieter Schmidt,Steven C. Schachter
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0080559549

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Puzzling Cases of Epilepsy by Dieter Schmidt,Steven C. Schachter Pdf

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders, and original observations in the field are often the key to diagnosis and successful treatment. Physicians new to the field as well as seasoned practitioners will benefit from more than one hundred case vignettes that explore the universe of epilepsy as it presents in daily practice. Some of these cases challenge long-held views about epilepsy and others bring the reader to the limits of our understanding of epilepsy, both in clinical and basic science. To improve the interface of clinical and basic science in epilepsy, basic scientists comment on the potential mechanisms underlying clinical observations, and clinicians assess the potential impact of recent results of experiments in the laboratory. Puzzling Cases of Epilepsy highlights the importance that original observations have in inspiring both new treatments and continued research. Presents unique and challenging case vignettes in epilepsy contributed by eminent physicians in the field Provides practicing physicians with examples of how baffling cases were handled and solved A new section provides a translational perspective, with basic scientists discussing the potential mechanisms underlying original clinical observations, and clinical scientists discussing the clinical implications of experiments in the epilepsy laboratory