A First Study of Inheritance in Epilepsy

A First Study of Inheritance in Epilepsy
Author: Charles Benedict Davenport
Publisher: Palala Press
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2015-09-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781342163066

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The Causes of Epilepsy

The Causes of Epilepsy
Author: Simon Shorvon
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 1013
Release: 2019-05-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1108420753

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

The Epilepsies

The Epilepsies
Author: Chrysostomos P. Panayiotopoulos
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 570
Release: 2005
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

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.

Genetics of Epilepsy

Genetics of Epilepsy
Author:
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2014-09-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0444633332

The book chapters cover different aspects of epilepsy genetics, starting with the "classical" concept of epilepsies as ion channel disorders. The second part of the book gives credit to the fact that by now non-ion channel genes are recognized as equally important causes of epilepsy. The concluding chapters are designed to offer the reader insight into current methods in epilepsy research. Each chapter is self-contained and deals with a selected topic of interest. - Authors are the leading experts in the field of epilepsy research - Book covers the most important aspects of epilepsy - Interesting for both scientists and clinicians

Myoclonic Epilepsies

Myoclonic Epilepsies
Author: Antonio V. Delgado-Escueta
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2005
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780781752480

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.

Seizures and Epilepsy

Seizures and Epilepsy
Author: Jerome Engel Jr
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 737
Release: 2013-01-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 019532854X

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.

Translational Research in Traumatic Brain Injury

Translational Research in Traumatic Brain Injury
Author: Daniel Laskowitz
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2016-04-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1498766579

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

Introduction to Epilepsy

Introduction to Epilepsy
Author: Gonzalo Alarcón
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 641
Release: 2012-04-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0521691583

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

Case Studies in Epilepsy

Case Studies in Epilepsy
Author: Hermann Stefan
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2012-11-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0521167124

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.