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Epilepsy Through A Child's Eyes by Rachel Skaug Pdf
This is a story about a personal 10-year long childhood journey on living with epilepsy. After trying numerous medications and a special diet, brain surgeries played a significant role in beating epilepsy for good. Overcoming a battle like this gives her hope to inspire others with her story and encourages others to never stop fighting your battles
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.
Epilepsy on Our Terms by Georgia D. Montouris,John M. Pellock Pdf
Nearly three million people in the United States live with epilepsy every day and another 180,000 Americans develop epilepsy every year. Around the world, more than 60 million people have epilepsy. Epilepsy impacts everyone in different ways, as well as their families, friends and professional caregivers. This enlightening book presents the firsthand personal accounts of children with seizure disorders and their parents. In their own words, these children and parents vividly describe the experiences of handling the crisis of the initial seizure, adjusting to the diagnosis of epilepsy, coping with seizures, managing medications and side effects, and dealing with health care providers, teachers, schoolmates, siblings, and friends. Their stories reveal the terror, uncertainty, and frustration felt by children an dparents after an initial seizure or a diagnosis of epilepsy and document the ongoing trials, tribulations, and triumphs of coping with seizures, medication schedules and side effects, health care providers and hospitals, schoolmates, siblings, relatives and friends. These accounts provide realistic insights into the myriad issues encountered in living with childhood epilepsy. The book also includes a straightforward medical discussion of childhood seizures, written in layperson's terms; a glossary of medical terms; and a guide for schoolteachers and parents.
DO YOU OR A LOVE ONE HAVE EPILEPSY? DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE EPILEPSY? DOES YOUR CHILD KNOW WHAT TO DO IF SOME HAS A SEIZURE? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN EXCELLENT CHILDREN'S BOOK TO TEACH WHAT EPILEPSY IS TO YOUR CHILD? Millions of people have epilepsy or experience seizures. Are you one of them? Are you trying to figure out how to explain to your child or a child in your family about epilepsy and what to do if someone is experiencing a seizure? Author Stacey Chillemi and Illustrator provides spectacular proof that children really understand more than you think. Illuminating the cartoon illustrations of confusion and fear that epilepsy can cause, this new edition of My Mommy Has Epilepsy uses lively, subversive illustrations to show how to understand what epilepsy is and what to do if someone is experiencing a seizure. This picture book is sure to elicit a clear understanding and opportunity to eliminate children's fear of epilepsy from all who read it.
James W. Wheless,Dave F. Clarke,Amy L. McGregor,Philip L. Pearl,Yu-Tze Ng
Author : James W. Wheless,Dave F. Clarke,Amy L. McGregor,Philip L. Pearl,Yu-Tze Ng Publisher : John Wiley & Sons Page : 362 pages File Size : 53,5 Mb Release : 2012-10-22 Category : Medical ISBN : 9781118388518
Epilepsy in Children and Adolescents by James W. Wheless,Dave F. Clarke,Amy L. McGregor,Philip L. Pearl,Yu-Tze Ng Pdf
Epilepsy in childhood presents a profound challenge Epilepsy is an unsettling, complex condition. There is no ‘one size fits all’ option. For effective treatment a full understanding of each patient’s situation and clinical history is needed. Recent remarkable improvements in our ability to image brain structures, to define physiological patterns and in treatment options has made the task of care of the child with epilepsy potentially more effective. Epilepsy in Children and Adolescents provides the contemporary, caring guidance you need to diagnose and manage seizures in a young patient. Beginning with an overview of the classification of epilepsy syndromes, the experienced authors cover: Diagnostic evaluation of childhood epilepsies Principles of treatment Generalized seizures and generalized epilepsy syndromes Partial onset seizures and localization-related epilepsy syndromes Epilepsies relative to age, etiology or duration The full range of treatment options: medical, dietary, surgical Epilepsy in Children and Adolescents takes a practical approach to a common but complex clinical challenge.
This is the book for children and parents who want to know more about what it means to grow up with special needs or be around someone with special needs. In an activity-book format, readers will experience a day in the life of Alex, a five-year-old boy who loves playing and listening music and also has epilepsy and is developmentally challenged. Readers will join in for meal time, physical therapy, and a park expedition with his friend Milana and mother, Maria. Through these everyday activities, readers will come to learn how to be a good friend to a child with special needs. The book also includes a special letter from Alex's real-life mom that will encourage all parents on the joyful and exhausting journey that is parenthood. All profit and royalties are donated to good causes, please visit www.MyChildStory.org to learn more and join the community of parents and Special children. MyChildStory.org, a nonprofit project that will allow parents to tell their child's story, and for their family and friends to support and fund it. This website will also be a resource that connects editors, illustrators, designers and publishers.
Brandon Magoni is a 17 year old who wrote "All Eyes on Me" during a hospital stay in the Epilepsy Unit of Boston Children's Hospital. "You have a long time to think while sitting in there with wires glued to your head waiting for a seizure." The book chronicles his perception as a patient. It's about his feelings and experience in the neuroscience ward and his journey with Epilepsy. Magoni was diagnosed with the disorder during his freshman year of high school. He hopes to publish many books and donate them to hospitals and schools. He said his book has one message;"I want people diagnosed with Epilepsy to know they are not alone." ~ L. Brandon Magoni
This is the story about a little girl named Nel, who is diagnosed with epilepsy. The story takes the reader through the days following Nel's first seizure.
Seizures and Epilepsy in Children by Eileen P. G. Vining,Carl Stafstrom,Eric Kossoff,Adam Hartman,Sarah Kelley,Sarah Doerrer,Christa Habela,Cynthia Salorio,Samata Singhi Pdf
Seizures and Epilepsy in Children is the go-to resource for caregivers and families with children who have epilepsy and seizures.
Panayiotopoulos Syndrome by Chrysostomos P. Panayiotopoulos,Colin D. Ferrie Pdf
Details advanced knowledge on clinical and EEG aspects of Panayiotopoulos syndrome, that affects 6 percent of children with epileptic seizures and it is entirely benign. The spectrum of EEG with occipital and often extra-occipital spikes is richly illustrated as an EEG atlas. Relations with Rolandic, other childhood seizure susceptibility syndromes and Gastaut type idiopathic occipital epilepsy are analytically studied. Panayiotopoulos details the clinical and EEG manifestations, prevalence, pathophysiology and management of 'Panayiotopoulos syndrome' as it emerged from his long-term prospective studies of the author and worldwide documentation through independent studies. He masterly describes the particular type of seizure associated with his syndrome. Panayiotopoulos makes this book a reference for specialists.
Epilepsy in Children by Erin Conway, MS, RN, CPNP,Orrin Devinsky, MD,Courtney Schnabel Glick, MS, RD, CDN Pdf
For the parent of a child with epilepsy, an easy-to-read guide to understanding and managing the disorder while helping your child achieve and maintain a high quality of life. From a leading neurologist, experienced nurse practitioner, and registered dietician comes the complete guide to managing your childís life with epilepsy. Epilepsy in Children offers the practical advice and information you need to manage your childís seizures safely and effectively, understand the latest treatment options, and find hope for a seizure-free future. Key Features: Get the right diagnosis for your child and the correct treatment to reduce the frequency of seizures faster Learn the benefits and risks of pharmaceutical, surgical, and alternative therapies including the ketogenic diet Help your child maintain a normal life at school, with friends, and in sports and other activities Navigate the transitions from infancy and childhood, to puberty, to becoming a young adult
Myoclonic Epilepsies by Antonio V. Delgado-Escueta Pdf
This volume is the first comprehensive text and clinical reference on idiopathic myoclonic epilepsies of infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. The world’s foremost experts describe the phenotypes and subtypes of myoclonic epilepsies and the underlying molecular defects and summarize cutting-edge advances in molecular genetics that shed new light on the etiologies of these syndromes. The book offers clinicians much-needed assistance in recognizing and diagnosing idiopathic myoclonic epilepsies and selecting appropriate treatment. Each chapter includes diagnostic and treatment algorithms to guide practitioners in clinical decision making.
Eyelid Myoclonia with Absences by John S. Duncan,Chrysostomos P. Panayiotopoulos Pdf
Eyelid myoclonia with absences is a recently described and under-recognised syndrome of idiopathic generalised epilepsy. The diagnosis may be confused with tics, attempts at self induction, and epilepsy syndromes with a better prognosis such as childhood absence epilepsy. This book summarises current knowledge on the topic; covering the underlying anatomy and physiology of the eyelids, the clinical and electro-encephalographic features and differential diagnosis in children and adults, including a discussion on the issue of self-induction of absences. The current state of knowledge on inheritance and genetics of the condition and treatment strategies are considered. Throughout, recent advances in the field are couched in an historical context, making this book a comprehensive source for all those who need to understand this syndrome whether from a research standpoint or the clinical management of affected children and adults. As such it will be of value to neurologists, epileptologists and those involved in the care and treatment of epileptic patients.