Recent Advances in Epilepsy
Churchill Livingstone (Publisher)
6th Edition
Published in August 1995
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-443-05125-8 (ISBN)
Description
The Recent Advances in Epilepsy series reflects the multidisciplinary nature of epilepsy and includes coverage of experimental, clinical, pharmacological, and psychosocial aspects of epilepsy. This is the latest volume, balancing theoretical and scientific concerns with practical guidance. This makes it essential reading for trainee and practising neurologists, epileptologists, psychiatrists and general physicians with an interest in adult and paediatric epilepsy. Review books like this are very popular for helping readers to update themselves quickly without having to read a large number of journals. Recent Advances in Epilepsy - 6 promises to meet the standards set by its predecessors.What reviewers said about previous volumes: this well produced volume offers a valuable overview of a number of current topics and can be well recommended " International Epilepsy News "recommended reading for all physicians who encounter patients with epilepsy ...I look forward to the next volume in the series" Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine "this is an excellent volume ...the reviewers have provided in-depth treatment of every topic covered, and often expressed stimulating opinions in the process" Journal of Neuroscience Research"
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Series
Edition
6th ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
60 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 159 mm
Weight
645 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-05125-8 (9780443051258)
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Content
Excitatory Neurotransmission and Antiepileptic Drug Development : A Status Report. Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) in Epilepsy. Ictal SPECT. The Wada Test : A Critical Review. Cortical Localization of Cognitive Functions. Microdialysis in Epilepsy. New Antiepileptic Drugs. Diagnosis, Investigation and Initiation of Treatment in Childhood. Surgical Treatment of Infantile Spasms. Chronic Encephalitis and Epilepsy (Rasmussen's Syndrome). Recent Developments. Language Disorders and Epilepsy. Endocrine Aspects of Epilepsy in Women. Endocrine Aspects of Epilepsy in Men. Seizures and Epilepsy in the Elderly. Mortality in Epilepsy Index