Epilepsy : The Facts
Richard. Appleton
Bok Engelsk 2009 · Electronic books.
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| Utgitt | Oxford : : OUP Oxford, , 2009.
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (197 p.)
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| Utgave | 3rd ed.
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| Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - Contents; 1 What is epilepsy?; 2 The different types of epileptic seizure and 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 fever; 10 The future: hope or hype?; Appendix 1: Patient perspectives; Appendix 2: Useful addresses; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X. - 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, e
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| ISBN | 9780199233687
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