
Epilepsy
Oxford University Press
3rd Edition
Published on 29. January 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
198 pages
978-0-19-923368-7 (ISBN)
Description
Epilepsy: The Facts is written specifically for sufferers of epilepsy and their friends and families. This easy-to-understand, evidence-based guide to epilepsy explains everything about the causes and effects of the disease, clearly and simply.
The book addresses all aspects of epilepsy, at all ages. It begins with basic descriptions and definitions of seizures, through the classification of seizures and epilepsy syndromes. The different forms of investigation are described in detail including drug and non-drug treatment options. Further chapters discuss the effects of epilepsy on lifestyle, education and career choice and future developments. Positive, constructive advice is presented by the authors throughout the book to help sufferers manage their condition and cope with problems as and when they arise, especially in relation to many aspects of normal life such as schooling, pregnancy, driving, and work.This new edition represents a unique approach to the group of conditions known as 'epilepsy' and is the only publication of its kind in the UK.
The book addresses all aspects of epilepsy, at all ages. It begins with basic descriptions and definitions of seizures, through the classification of seizures and epilepsy syndromes. The different forms of investigation are described in detail including drug and non-drug treatment options. Further chapters discuss the effects of epilepsy on lifestyle, education and career choice and future developments. Positive, constructive advice is presented by the authors throughout the book to help sufferers manage their condition and cope with problems as and when they arise, especially in relation to many aspects of normal life such as schooling, pregnancy, driving, and work.This new edition represents a unique approach to the group of conditions known as 'epilepsy' and is the only publication of its kind in the UK.
Reviews / Votes
...a terrific book for physicians to offer their patients and for healthcare professionals who need a quick update on the field of seizures and epilepsy. Given the rapid changes in therapy, diagnosis, and genetics, this third edition was clearly needed. * Doody's Notes (Dr. Joseph Sirven, Mayo Clinical Hospital) *More details
Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
2-colour line illustrations and halftones
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
219 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-923368-7 (9780199233687)
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Other editions
Additional editions

Richard Appleton And Tony Marson
Epilepsy
E-Book
01/2009
1st Edition
Oxford University Press
€28.09
Available for download

Richard Appleton | Tony Marson
Epilepsy
E-Book
01/2009
3rd Edition
OUP eBook
€15.49
Available for download
Previous edition
Anthony Hopkins
Epilepsy
Book
04/1996
2nd Edition
Oxford Paperbacks
€24.76
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Persons
Author
Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, The Roald Dahl EEG Department, Paediatric Neurosciences Foundation, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
Consultant Neurologist, The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurger, Liverpool, UK, and Reader in Neurology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
Content
1. What is epilepsy? ; 2. The different types of epileptic seizure and of epilepsy syndromes ; 3. The causes of epilepsy ; 4. The first seizure and the diagnosis of epilepsy ; 5. Tests in epilepsy ; 6. The treatment of epilepsy ; 7. The long-term outlook ; 8. Living with epilepsy ; 9. Convulsions associated with illness ; 10. The promise of the future