Navigating Life with Epilepsy
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Navigating Life with Epilepsy: (Brain and Life Books)


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Navigating Life with Epilepsy aims to provide clear and reliable information about epilepsy, including "what" (definition), "how" (pathophysiology), "who" (epidemiology), and "why" (etiology). The volume guides the reader through current approaches to diagnosis (including a review of diagnostic tests) and treatment, and shares patient experiences and advice on navigating the myriad psychosocial challenges associated with epilepsy. Epilepsy is a heterogeneous disorder with many causes and a wide spectrum of severity. This text will focus on issues relevant to adolescents and adults with epilepsy; there are many guides for parents of children with epilepsy and issues specific to younger children are beyond the scope of this book. The focus is on translation of current medical knowledge to the lay reader. However, because epilepsy can have profound psychosocial consequences, the book aims to extend beyond the bounds of a medical handbook to include discussion of issues that are of high priority to patients, including those surrounding, driving, work, and relationships.

Table of Contents:
Table of Contents ; About the AAN's NeurologyNow Book Series ; Preface ; I. Introduction [engagement and introduction of cases/patients who will appear throughout the book] ; II. What is epilepsy? ; a. General introduction and definitions ; b. Seizure types ; c. Epilepsy classification ; III. How and why do seizures occur? ; IV. Who develops epilepsy? ; V. Establishing the diagnosis of epilepsy ; a. A visit with the neurologist ; i. A first seizure ; ii. An established diagnosis ; b. Testing ; i. EEG ; ii. Brain imaging ; iii. Specialized testing ; VI. Treatment of epilepsy ; a. Non-pharmacologic approaches and first aid ; b. Antiepileptic Medications ; i. Choice of medication ; ii. Adverse effects ; c. Epilepsy surgery ; d. Medical devices to treat epilepsy ; e. Complementary and alternative medicine ; f. Treatment in special populations ; i. Adolescents ; ii. Women ; iii. Older adults ; VII. Living with and Managing Epilepsy ; a. Navigating the day-to-day [driving, work, legal issues, relationships] ; b. Related brain conditions: cognitive problems, mood, anxiety, and more ; c. Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) ; d. Making your clinic visit successful ; VIII. The future of epilepsy care ; Glossary ; Resources/Appendices/ Index

About the Author :
David Spencer, MD is Professor of Neurology and Director of the Oregon Health & Science University Epilepsy Program located in Portland, OR

Review :
"As an epilepsy specialist, this book impressed; as a patient, it will impress greatly. It is accessible yet comprehensive. Practitioners and persons with epilepsy will appreciate having a book that explains, in more detail than a typical office visit, so much about epilepsy- from the basic physiology, syndromes, diagnosis, treatment and life management. Treatment decisions and options deserve, and get, several chapters: treatment is complicated, ranging from diets, to medication, to surgical interventions; all have quality of life as the desired outcome. Patients and loved ones will appreciate the tips on what may be in store at various stages, including information about first aid and preparing for clinic visits. Readable, informative, from an acknowledged expert: a winning combination and an easy recommendation." --Robert A. Gross MD, PhD, FANA, FAAN, Professor of Neurology and of Pharmacology and Physiology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Editor-in-Chief, Neurology Journals "The book Navigating Life with Epilepsy by Dr. David Spencer is a practical advisor for people to epilepsy. In clear, non-medical language it explains basic medical facts about seizures, tests and treatments available. It explains that treatment is always a team approach and also includes controversies. With the help of patient stories medical facts are nicely illustrated. It informs about women's issues, memory problems with epilepsy, alternative treatment methods and much more. It is helpful for the day-to-day life with epilepsy and discusses stigma that people with epilepsy unfortunately still face. Books like this help to address the still lingering stigma, for which it is our society's responsibility to erase." --Barbara C. Jobst, MD, Dr. med, FAAN; Professor of Neurology; Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth; Director Dartmouth-Hitchcock Epilepsy Center; Section Chief, Department of Neurology; Hanover, NH


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780199358953
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
  • Height: 208 mm
  • No of Pages: 312
  • Series Title: Brain and Life Books
  • Weight: 363 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0199358958
  • Publisher Date: 20 Oct 2016
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 18 mm
  • Width: 137 mm


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