Fast Facts: Epilepsy - Softcover

Brodie, Martin; Schacter, Steven; Schachter, Steven C.

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ISBN 10: 1899541276 ISBN 13: 9781899541270

Publisher: Health Press Limited, 1999

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Focusing upon the previously much-neglected subject of epilepsy, this practical booklet is designed to help the clinician diagnose and successfully treat patients with a wide range of seizures. The authors explore the many recent scientific and sociological revolutions in the field: the pathophysiology of seizure types and epilepsy syndromes; the development of more precise and accurate ways of imaging the brain; the introduction of a range of new antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) with different mechanisms of action; and the establishment of global patient advocacy organizations.

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Review

'...an excellent background for general practitioners and general physicians. The real strength in the book is an exceptional section on anticonvulsant drugs...' --Medical Journal of Australia, 2006

This book reviews the treatment, epidemiology and unique clinical aspects of epilepsy. It does an excellent job of providing a concise teaching tool on the topic. It provides a painless, enjoyable and comprehensive review for the primary physician . --American Family Physician

This book is moderately priced and highly recommended.' --Australian Epilepsy Foundation (Victoria Branch)

About the Author

Martin J. Brodie MB ChB MRCP MD FRCP, Director, Epilepsy Unit, Division of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, Western Infirmary, Glasgow, UK Steven C Schachter MS MD FAAN, Director of Research, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Patrick Kwan MD PhD, Associate Consultant and Honorary Associate Professor, Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong

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