Epilepsy, Part II: Treatment (Volume 108) (Handbook of Clinical Neurology, Volume 108) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0444528997 ISBN 13: 9780444528995

Publisher: Elsevier, 2012

Synopsis

Epilepsy, Part II, Treatment, Volume 108, provides a full description of epilepsy pathology and etiology, antiepileptic drug treatment, the approach to surgical evaluation and alternative procedures to be considered, in both children and adults, as well as brain stimulation and diet treatment. Economic and psychosocial issues such as stigma are fully covered. The special problems of epilepsy treatment in the developing world are described. Chapters are authored by internationally respected neurologists with varied perspectives insuring depth to the content. Epilepsy, Part I, Basic Principles and Diagnosis, Volume 107, establishes the scientific and practical diagnosis of epilepsy. The volumes will be a very important resource for basic scientists, clinical investigators, and all health professionals treating patients with epilepsy.

• A volume in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology series, which has an unparalleled reputation as the world's most comprehensive source of information in neurology
• International list of contributors including the leading workers in the field
• Describes the advances which have occurred in clinical neurology and the neurosciences, their impact on the understanding of neurological disorders and on patient care

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Epilepsy, Part II, Treatment, Volume 108, provides a full description of epilepsy pathology and etiology, antiepileptic drug treatment, and the approach to surgical evaluation and alternative procedures to be considered in children and adults as well as brain stimulation and diet treatment. Economic and psychosocial issues such as stigma are fully covered. The special problems of epilepsy treatment in the developing world are described. Chapters are authored by internationally respected neurologists with varied perspectives, ensuring depth to the content. Epilepsy, Part I, Basic Principles and Diagnosis, Volume 107, establishes the scientific and practical diagnosis of epilepsy. The volumes will be a very important resource for basic scientists, clinical investigators, and all health professionals treating patients with epilepsy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0444528997
• ISBN 13: 9780444528995
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 608
• Editor: Stefan Hermann, Theodore William H.