Intractable Focal Epilepsy

Author : John Oxbury,C. E. Polkey,Michael Duchowny
Publisher : Bailliere Tindall Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Epilepsy
ISBN : 0702024287

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Intractable Focal Epilepsy by John Oxbury,C. E. Polkey,Michael Duchowny Pdf

Intractable Focal Epilepsyis a definitive multi author reference work covering the most difficult to treat epilepsies. The natural history, pathology and treatment, both medical and surgical, of the conditions underlying intractable seizures are fully described and illustrated. Including contributions from North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, the emphasis throughout is on clinical diagnosis and treatment both medical and surgical, and their respective outcomes. The text is enhanced by over 250 illustrations, and the clear modern design enables the reader to assimilate information quickly. In addition to clinical treatment, there is a section on the costs of persistent intractable focal epilepsy and the costs of surgical treatment. Drs Oxbury, Polkey and Duchowny have produced a book that will appeal to epileptologists, paediatric neurologists, and neurosurgeons. The books clinical strengths will make it an invaluable working tool. Definitive resource on difficult to treat epilepsies Covers manifestation, consequences and treatment Major section on surgical treatment of focal epilepsy Complete coverage of paediatric diagnosis and treatment Special "Case Reports" give practical case histories to illustrate clinical points International line up of contributors

Author : Chrysostomos P. Panayiotopoulos
Publisher : Springer
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 44,8 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 : Luisa Rocha,Esper A. Cavalheiro
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461464648

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Pharmacoresistance in Epilepsy by Luisa Rocha,Esper A. Cavalheiro Pdf

Although more than 10 new antiepileptic drugs have been developed in the past decade, epilepsy remains resistant to drug therapy in about one third of patients, many of whom struggle with the disease their entire lives. Managing these patients is a challenge and requires a structured multidisciplinary approach. The book includes chapters on all issues related to pharmacoresistance in epilepsy and describes recent developments in the pathogenesis and treatment of this disorder. It addresses abnormalities in inhibitory mechanisms, epilepsy-related changes to the immune system, development of pharmacoresistance caused by chronic exposure to antiepileptic drugs, and novel therapeutic strategies for preventing or slowing down the progression of the disease. Clinicians and basic scientists alike will find up-to-date information on the development of pharmacoesistance, as well as reviews of mechanisms associated with epilepsy that may help them consider novel strategies for preventing the development of pharmacoresistance in the first place. The book also features information on new therapeutic strategies for control of epilepsy, such as transcutaneous electrical stimulation and virtual screening of new antiepileptic drugs. Pharmacoresistance in Epilepsy: From Genes and Molecules to Promising Therapies is useful to anyone working in the field, whether they’re studying epilepsy in the lab or treating it in a doctor’s office.”

Author : Dieter Schmidt (M.D.),Paolo Lucio Morselli
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015011644153

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Intractable Epilepsy by Dieter Schmidt (M.D.),Paolo Lucio Morselli Pdf

Author : W. McIntyre Burnham,Peter L. Carlen,Paul A. Hwang
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461513353

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Intractable Seizures by W. McIntyre Burnham,Peter L. Carlen,Paul A. Hwang Pdf

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.

Author : Hans O. Luders
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1648 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008-07-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780203091708

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Textbook of Epilepsy Surgery by Hans O. Luders Pdf

Textbook of Epilepsy Surgery covers all of the latest advances in the surgical management of epilepsy. The book provides a thorough understanding of epileptogenic mechanisms in etiologically different types of epilepsy and explains neuronavigation systems. It discusses new neuroimaging techniques, new surgical strategies, and more aggressive surgic

Author : Gonzalo Alarcón,Antonio Valentín
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 47,8 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 : Ruben Kuzniecky,Graeme D. Jackson
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2005-01-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0080535712

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Magnetic Resonance in Epilepsy by Ruben Kuzniecky,Graeme D. Jackson Pdf

Remarkable advances in imaging have increased the importance of MRI for diagnostic, treatment and management of epilepsy. Neuroimaging of patients with epilepsy no longer simply deals with the technology and interpretation of images but also with issues of brain metabolism, energetics, cognition and brain dysfunction. The first edition of Magnetic Resonance in Epilepsy came into clinical practice in 1995 with a revolutionary idea; that is, MR is as important as EEG in the clinical management of patients with epilepsy. The second edition of Magnetic Resonance in Epilepsy, the only comprehensive text in the field of epilepsy neuroimaging, reviews fundamental concepts and new advances in MR technology, computerized analysis, MR spectroscopy, DWI and other neuroimaging techniques such as PET, SPECT and MEG application to the study of patients with epileptic disorders. *Provides a crucial update of recent advances in imaging techniques *Timely publication as subject of neuroimaging is a very "hot" area in both clinical epilepsy and basic neuroscience research *Editors are well-respected in this field

Author : Felix Rosenow,Philippe Ryvlin,Hans O. Lüders
Publisher : John Libbey Eurotext
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9782742007714

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The Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsies by Felix Rosenow,Philippe Ryvlin,Hans O. Lüders Pdf

This work is the result of a recently held International Epilepsy Colloquium on the mesial temporal lobe epilepsies (MTLE) which covered all aspects of this specific group of syndromes (or constellations), from animal model to treatment strategies. Written by international experts from different fields, it aims to provide professionals from neuroscientists to clinical neurologists, neurosurgeons and neuropaedia-tricians dealing with mesial temporal lobe epilepsy, with a concise overview on the current body of knowledge and on emerging concepts and findings.

Author : Hans Lüders,Youssef G. Comair
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 1152 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0781714427

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Epilepsy Surgery by Hans Lüders,Youssef G. Comair Pdf

The thoroughly revised and updated Second Edition of this landmark work is the most comprehensive and current reference on the surgical treatment of the epilepsies. More than 100 invited experts from around the world present a global view of contemporary approaches to presurgical evaluation, surgical treatment, and postsurgical assessment. This edition provides detailed information on the vital role of structural and functional neuroimaging in presurgical evaluation and surgical planning. Noted experts offer up-to-date patient selection guidelines and explain current concepts of intractability. The book details the most effective surgical techniques, presents extensive data on surgical outcome, and discusses strategies for preventing and managing complications. More than 500 illustrations complement the text. An appendix section includes protocols and outcome statistics from over 50 leading epilepsy surgery centers.

Author : Simon Shorvon,Renzo Guerrini,Eugen Trinka,Steven Schachter
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 1013 pages
File Size : 53,7 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 : Jeffrey L. Noebels,Massimo Avoli
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 1258 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199746545

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Jasper's Basic Mechanisms of the Epilepsies by Jeffrey L. Noebels,Massimo Avoli Pdf

Jasper's Basic Mechanisms, Fourth Edition, is the newest most ambitious and now clinically relevant publishing project to build on the four-decade legacy of the Jasper's series. In keeping with the original goal of searching for "a better understanding of the epilepsies and rational methods of prevention and treatment.", the book represents an encyclopedic compendium neurobiological mechanisms of seizures, epileptogenesis, epilepsy genetics and comordid conditions. Of practical importance to the clinician, and new to this edition are disease mechanisms of genetic epilepsies and therapeutic approaches, ranging from novel antiepileptic drug targets to cell and gene therapies.

Author : Heinz Gregor Wieser,Erwin-Josef Speckmann,Jerome Engel
Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015014473162

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The Epileptic Focus by Heinz Gregor Wieser,Erwin-Josef Speckmann,Jerome Engel Pdf

Author : Daniel Laskowitz,Gerald Grant
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781498766579

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Translational Research in Traumatic Brain Injury by Daniel Laskowitz,Gerald Grant Pdf

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a significant source of death and permanent disability, contributing to nearly one-third of all injury related deaths in the United States and exacting a profound personal and economic toll. Despite the increased resources that have recently been brought to bear to improve our understanding of TBI, the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches has been disappointingly slow. Translational Research in Traumatic Brain Injury attempts to integrate expertise from across specialties to address knowledge gaps in the field of TBI. Its chapters cover a wide scope of TBI research in five broad areas: Epidemiology Pathophysiology Diagnosis Current treatment strategies and sequelae Future therapies Specific topics discussed include the societal impact of TBI in both the civilian and military populations, neurobiology and molecular mechanisms of axonal and neuronal injury, biomarkers of traumatic brain injury and their relationship to pathology, neuroplasticity after TBI, neuroprotective and neurorestorative therapy, advanced neuroimaging of mild TBI, neurocognitive and psychiatric symptoms following mild TBI, sports-related TBI, epilepsy and PTSD following TBI, and more. The book integrates the perspectives of experts across disciplines to assist in the translation of new ideas to clinical practice and ultimately to improve the care of the brain injured patient.

Author : Mohamad Z. Koubeissi, Robert Maciunas
Publisher : John Libbey Eurotext
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782742011810

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Extratemporal lobe epilepsy surgery by Mohamad Z. Koubeissi, Robert Maciunas Pdf

All about diagnostic and prognostic tools available as well as epilepsy surgery. Patients with refractory extratemporal lobe epilepsy, particularly those in whom imaging examinations did not reveal any brain lesions, have a less positive prognosis after surgery than those with mesial temporal lobe epilepsy. The semiology of seizures, the functional imaging techniques, neuropsychological evaluation and intracranial EEG are used to select surgical patients. Moreover, a large number of centres have experimented with new methods for identifying the epileptogenic area in these patients. Written by international experts who attended the Cleveland colloquium, it will be all the more useful to neurologists, neurosurgeons and epileptologists as no other work until now has focused on this subject. Contents : Section I - Semiology of extratemporal lobe epilepsy Section II - Non-inasive neurophysiology of extratemporal lobe epilepsies Section III - Neuroimaging of extratemporal lobe epilepsies Section IV - Invasive evaluation of extratemporal lobe epilepsies Section V - Surgery and outcome of extratemporal lobe epilepsies