Seizures and epilepsy in childhood
Subtitle: a guide
By: John M. Freeman, Eileen P.G. Vining, Diana J. Pillas.
Contributors: Vining, Eileen P. G., 1946-; Pillas, Diana J., 1940-
Edition: 3rd ed.
Series: A Johns Hopkins Press health book
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Baltimore
Language: eng
Number of pages: 395
Subjects: Epilepsy in children -- Popular works.; Convulsions in children -- Popular works.; Health education -- Popular works.
Genres: Popular works.
Description: Now in its third edition, this highly praised book has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in childhood, including the use of the ketogenic diet as a treatment for children who either do not respond to traditional drug therapy or who suffer intolerable side effects from medications. In addition to providing up-to-date information about new diagnostic techniques as well as new drugs, diet, and surgical treatments, the authors have included a chapter addressing routine health care for children with epilepsy and a new chapter on complementary and alternative therapies. Also new to this edition are discussions of the progress made in the evaluation for surgery, a chapter on insurance issues, and a section detailing additional resources.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.