Pediatric Epilepsy (MEDICAL/DENISTRY) - Hardcover

Duchowny, Michael; Cross, Helen; Arzimanoglou, Alexis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071496211 ISBN 13: 9780071496216

Publisher: McGraw Hill / Medical, 2012

Synopsis

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Practical, easy-to-follow guidance on every aspect of the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in children

350 full-color illustrations

Pediatric Epilepsy comprehensively addresses the needs of all physicians treating children with epilepsy – from the specialized pediatric epileptologist to the general pediatric practitioner. Written by a team of international experts, this full-color text offers a consistent, age-based approach to the diagnosis and treatment of every type of seizure and epilepsy syndrome that may occur in childhood. The book’s primary focus is on specific treatment modalities, both surgical and medical.

Features

• Algorithms and drug-dosage tables throughout emphasize patient care
• Includes first, second, and combination drug treatments with recommended starting ranges and other essential information
• Specific types of seizures and syndromes are organized by the age group in which they most often present
• Logically organized by age group, then by the seizures and syndromes that tend to first occur at those ages
• Co-morbidities section addresses illnesses caused by epilepsy treatment and illnesses that often present with epilepsy treatment
• International authorship by a team of five award-winning pediatric epileptologists
• 350 full-color illustrations

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Michael Duchowny, Head Section for Developmental and Pediatric Neurology, Department of Neurology, Miami Children's Hospital, Miami, FL Dr. Helen Cross, Neuroscience Unit, Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK. Dr. Alexis Arzimanoglou Head of the Epilepsy, Sleep, and Pediatric Neurophysiology Department, University Hospitals of Lyon (HCL) and Clinical Investigator, Translational and Integrative Group in Epilepsy Research (TIGER), Lyon Neuroscience Research Center, Lyon, France The three authors are among the most pre-eminent pediatric epileptologists in the world and all have received multiple awards not only for their research, but also for their commitment to improving clinical care. All are deeply invested in creating a practical resource that can be used by the generalist as well as the specialist.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw Hill / Medical
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0071496211
• ISBN 13: 9780071496216
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 528