This Can't Be Happening to Me!, Maturity Onset Complex Partial Epilepsy


Book Description

At the age of 62, as an academic, successful career-woman and sought-after consultant in the disability sector, Sandy was struck down by what were, at the time, described as "episodes." No one knew for nearly a year what she was suffering from. It was a terrifying time. Sandy lived alone and was dependent on herself for her living. Soon, she couldn't work any longer and she suffered from anxiety, depression and panic attacks. Eventually diagnosed with Maturity Onset Complex Partial Epilepsy, This Can't Be Happening To Me! is the story of what happened to author Sandy Healey over a two-year period. It covers factual information for others who may travel the same road, but also deals with personal highs and lows and is, at times, tragic and at others, funny. Join Sandy on her personal journey as she aspires to prevent others with Maturity Onset Complex Partial Epilepsy from experiencing her nightmares.




The Epilepsies


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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.




The Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsies


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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.




Models of Seizures and Epilepsy


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Models of Seizures and Epilepsy, Second Edition, is a valuable, practical reference for investigators who are searching for the most appropriate laboratory models to address key questions in the field. The book also provides an important background for physicians, fellows, and students, offering insight into the potential for advances in epilepsy research as well as R&D drug development. Contents include the current spectrum of models available to model different epilepsy syndromes, epilepsy in transgenic animals, comorbidities in models of epilepsy, and novel technologies to study seizures and epilepsies in animals. - Provides a comprehensive reference detailing animal models of epilepsy and seizure - Offers insights on the use of novel technologies that can be applied in experimental epilepsy research - Edited by leading experts in the field that provide not only technical reviews of these models but also conceptual critiques - Comments on the strengths and limitations of various models, including their relationship to clinical phenomenology and their value in developing better understanding and treatments




Case Studies in Epilepsy


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This selection of epilepsy case studies will inform and challenge clinicians at all stages in their careers. Including both common and uncommon cases, Case Studies in Epilepsy reinforces the diagnostic skills and treatment decision-making processes necessary to treat epilepsy and other seizures confidently in pediatric and adult patients.




Neurology in Clinical Practice


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New edition, completely rewritten, with new chapters on endovascular surgery and mitochrondrial and ion channel disorders.




Atlas of EEG, Seizure Semiology, and Management


Book Description

This resource is an illustrated guide to the performance and interpretation of EEG and management of epilepsy. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, and features hundreds of detailed EEGs covering the science in extensive scope and detail, beginning with basic electronics and physiology, followed by EEG interpretation, epilepsy diagnosis, and ultimately epilepsy management. It also includes all basic classifications and definitions of seizures and epilepsy.




The Causes of Epilepsy


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




Do Seizures Damage the Brain


Book Description

What are the consequences, if any, of repeated brief seizures that are the defining feature of epilepsy? A firm answer to this question has been surprisingly elusive for a variety of reasons. Clearly there is a subset of patients who appear to tolerate seizures with relatively limited long-term consequences, and not all patients are destined to progress to intractability with frequent seizures and disability. This variability and individual susceptibility has made it difficult to make statements that fairly apply to the full range of people with epileptic disorders, whose disorders span a broad spectrum from mild with excellent control and few limitations, to severe with multiple daily seizures and pronounced disability that affects employment, educational performance, an personal life. This volume seeks to explore the spectrum of severe to more subtle damage that may be a consequence of seizures. The contributing authors have addressed these questions and related issues using a variety of methods in experimental models and in patients with epilepsy.




Translational Research in Traumatic Brain Injury


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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 developme