The epilepsy book : optimizing diagnosis and treatment /

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Author / Creator:	Valeta, Thalia.
Imprint:	Cham : Springer, 2017.
Description:	1 online resource (224 pages)
Language:	English
Subject:	Epilepsy. Epilepsy -- Diagnosis. Epilepsy -- Treatment. Epilepsy. Epilepsy -- Diagnosis. Epilepsy -- Treatment.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11389362

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ISBN:	9783319616797 331961679X 9783319616773
Digital file characteristics:	text file PDF
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed December 8, 2017).
Summary:	This book presents scientific evidence about epilepsy along with straightforward guidance and recommendations. Responses to frequently asked questions and clarification of uncertainties are provided to empower patients to optimize their medical, psychological and social care. This book helps mediate between patients and health care professionals and can assist both sides to understand the condition of epilepsy at all levels. The information provided in the book empowers patients to share decision making with their carers and clinicians and enables them to make informed decisions, by taking into account the best scientific evidence, as well as the patients' values and preferences. The Epilepsy Book: A Companion for Patients is ideal for patients with epilepsy and their carers, and will also be of interest to health care professionals, medical students and teachers. Thalia Valeta's approach to epilepsy facilitates deeper understanding of the unmet needs and expectations of patients.
Other form:	3319616773
Standard no.:	10.1007/978-3-319-61679-7

Table of Contents:

History of epilepsy
General Aspects of Epilepsy
Preparing for the medical consultation
Epileptic seizures
Febrile seizures
Reflex seizures
Epileptic syndromes and their classification
Idiopathic generalized epilepsies
Benign childhood focal epilepsy
Epileptic encephalopathies
Structural (symptomatic) focal epilepsy
Women and epilepsy
Mortality and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)
Investigations for epileptic seizures
Prophylactic treatment with antiepileptic drugs
Comorbidities in epilepsy
Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures
Psychological treatments for epilepsy
Complementary (alternative) treatments for epilepsy
Dietary treatments for epilepsy and ketogenic diet
Safety in epilepsy
Psychosocial impact of epilepsy
Psychosocial aspects- parental reactions and needs in idiopathic focal epilepsies
Stigma in epilepsy and how to combat it
Websites and other resources for people with epilepsy.

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