Behavioral Aspects of Epilepsy: Principles & Practice: Principles and Practice - Hardcover

Steven C. Schachter; MD; Gregory L. Holmes; And Dorothée Kasteleijn-Nolst Trenite

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1933864044 ISBN 13: 9781933864044

Publisher: Demos Medical, 2008

Synopsis

An area of significant and growing interest in the medical community, the behavioral aspects of epilepsy are gaining attention throughout the world. This important new book, the first in the field, comprehensively covers the topic from basic science to clinical applications. It is a fascinating read for all neurologists, psychiatrists, and researchers in the fields of epilepsy, neuroscience, and psychology/psychiatry. Behavioral aspects of epilepsy includes a patient s experiences during seizures, reactions between seizures, frequency of episodes, impact of number of seizures, and the effect of the disease and its various treatments on mood and cognition. With contributions by leading international experts, this is the only book to cover all aspects of this emerging science. Adult and pediatric patients, animal models, and epilepsy surgery and its effects are all covered in detail. Written by authorities in the field, Behavioral Aspects of Epilepsy features a bench to bedside approach that explores: The mechanisms underlying epilepsy and behavior Neurophysiologic function Neuropsychiatric and behavioral disorders in patients with epilepsy The effects of treatments and surgery on behavior Pediatric and adolescent epilepsy Disorders associated with epilepsy that impact behavior And much more All neurologists, neuroscientists, psychiatrists, and psychologists who treat patients with epilepsy will find compelling insights that will help them to better understand and manage the complex behavioral issues their patients face daily.

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About the Author

Steven C. Schachter, MD is Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School; Director of Research, Department of Neurology and Director of Research Subject Safety at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Boston; He is second vice-president of the American Epilepsy Society. Gregory L. Holmes, MD is Chair and Professor of Neurology, Dartmouth Medical School. Dorothee G A Kasteleijn- Nolst Trenite is Associate Professor, Medical Genetics, University of Utrecht.

Edition details

• Publisher: Demos Medical
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1933864044
• ISBN 13: 9781933864044
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 470