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Epilepsy teaches pet owners how they can get their cats or dogs off seizure medication through natural care methods while minimizing the severity and frequency of epileptic attacks. ... Read more

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Common Sense Help for dogs with Epilepsy
I bought this book for my daughter who got a beautiful and sweet Border Collie mix from the Shelter.After about 6 months the dog had what appeared to be a seizure and continued to have them every 4 - 6 months.The book was informative and helped relieve a lot of her anxieties and gave her direction in what to do during and after a seizure.The book is helpful and provides natural pet care.It is not a complete work on the medical condition and lacks a great deal in providing all the medical solutions for this disorder.The book was promptly shipped in excellent condition.

Way Overpriced
This is a great book but this pricing must be a typo.You can get this book for $6.95 at Only Natural Pet's website online.

This is a must-read for pet owners.
For anyone who has endured the experience of watching a dog or cat have a seizure this book can be a godsend.Not only does it provide helpful holistic strategies that really work--it's a one of a kind book.Petowners who have pets prone to seizures are often left helpless.They don'tknow who to turn to.In result, they end up scared, frustrated and believeconventional medicine is the only solution.It's not.My book whichprovides wonderful strategies from top holistic vets nationwide offers aidto any pet owner who wants help and is willing to try a healthful,alternative route to lower the risk of seizures.I believe that myresearch and doctors' words of wisdom and expertise can and will help theirbeloved pets.Forthose who have an open mind and are willing to explorethe vast world of alternative medicine this book may be the solution you'relooking for. ... Read more

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Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders, with a prevalence of 4-10/1000 and an incidence of 50-70/100,000 per year. It is often life-long, can appear at any age, and includes a diverse group of neurological disorders, which present considerable challenges in diagnosis and management. Therefore, it is a condition that will frequently be seen by GPs and by a wide range of specialist physicians, such as neurologists, psychiatrists, neurosurgeons, paediatricians, geriatricians, as well as allied health professionals, such as a nurses (in particular epilepsy specialist nurses), EEG technicians, neuropsychologists, and researchers with an interest in epilepsy. The diversity of epilepsy syndromes makes it difficult to achieve an adequate level of knowledge and expertise in their management.

Epilepsy is a comprehensive handbook which guides the reader through all aspects of epilepsy, both practical and academic, covering all aspects of diagnosis and management of the patient with epilepsy in a clear, concise, and practical fashion. The book appeals to a wide audience by teaching a simple but highly practical method to approaching the classification and diagnosis of epilepsy, and then provides patient-centered information on pharmacological and non-pharmacological management. ... Read more

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This series for younger children promotes positive attitudes toward disability through understanding and awareness. Ideal for both children with and without disabilities. ... Read more

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In this volume, a noted behavioral neurologist describes the various manifestations of psychosis in epileptic patients, reviews the mechanisms for development of psychosis, and offers practical advice on treatment. Of special value are the authoritative guidelines on use of anticonvulsants in patients with psychotic conditions, pharmacologic treatment of ictal and interictal psychoses, and indications for ECT. ... Read more

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Epilepsy affects millions of people worldwide. There are many questions raised once someone gets a diagnosis of epilepsy. For an adult, some of the answers may be easy to comprehend. However, for a child or teenager with epilepsy, things may be very confusing. This book attempts to explain the diagnosis and causes in a simple manner so that even a young child can understand it. The book will give the child or the teenager a better handle on the diagnosis and how they can help themselves achieve a normal lifestyle. ... Read more

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Just the right amount
I found this book to be just the right amount of information for my ten year old but would not be babyish for much older. I read it to my younger child who was equally interested.Great approach. ... Read more

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Epilepsy is neither an illness or a disease, but rather a tendency of the brain to be triggered to cause a spasm, a seizure or a fit, when neurones malfunction temporarily. Seizures can vary from major attacks which involve the whole brain to very minor, momentary 'absences.' This lively and interesting book provides advice on the most effective teaching and learning strategies that can be used in the classroom to help students with epilepsy. Highly readable, practical and informative, this book will prove invaluable for teachers, trainees, SENCOs and teaching assistants. ... Read more

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Teens can lead normal, active lives despite having Epilepsy, and this book shows them how other teens are doing so. Through their stories they offer advice on whether and how to tell friends, dates, teachers, or an employer about the condition. Important teen issues, such as driving, dating, sports, and college are addressed. How the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) applies to people with epilepsy is also reviewed. ... Read more

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Consumer health guide to the diagnosis and management of epilepsy. Emphasis on the patients' active participation in the health care process. Softcover. ... Read more

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A collection of 68 personal accounts of seizure activity from people with epilepsy that illustrates the wide range of experiences associated with seizures and living with epilepsy. Many have had epilepsy for years, and their passages are heartfelt and realistic. An introductory section explains epilepsy and different seizure types from a medical perspective. An index helps readers focus on particular symptoms and other specific aspects of seizures, such as seizure warnings and triggers. ... Read more

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Never have to feel alone
This is a great book that provides first hand insight to the experience of epilepsy. I found this book about 10 years ago when I was first diagnosed. I was scared, confused and was trying to process what was going on. This book helped me to understand that I wasn't alone.

This isn't a technical book or diagnostic tool. It just provides the experiences of people of all ages with a vast variety of seizures. I have been giving away copies of the book for years and I am glad it is back in print.
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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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Perhaps the most important achievements in the field of epileptology in the past two decades have been in the neuroimaging and genetic breakthroughs as applied to patients with epilepsy. Indeed, neuroimaging has become a vital part in the study of epilepsy, affecting broad aspects of the disorder ranging from diagnosis and classification to treatment and prognosis. Neuroimaging in epilepsy encompasses many different approaches that have reached various levels of expertise across epilepsy centers worldwide.This book discusses every imaging modality used to gather information on epilepsy.Each technique is described by world experts and epilepsy centers worldwide. ... Read more

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Epilepsy has afflicted humankind throughout recorded history; yet, it is only in the last half-century, that significant progress has been made in our basic understanding of the epileptic brain. Pivotal advances in drug development and surgical techniques, as well as the emergence of innovative approaches such as electrical stimulation of the nervous system, have led to a substantial reduction in the morbidity and mortality of patients with epilepsy. At the same time, remarkable developments in neuroscience have enhanced our understanding of brain structure and function.

Epilepsy: Mechanisms, Models, and Translational Perspectives incorporates new translational advances that bring epilepsy therapies from the laboratory bench to the bedside and back again. It brings together the work of more than 70 of the field’s most respected and cutting-edge researchers and clinicians. In 24 chapters, this extraordinarily comprehensive and current work—

• Offers an overview of the basic anatomic and functional substrates of seizure genesis and considers novel pathogenic concepts that have both emerged and been validated experimentally
• Examines antiepileptic drug therapy, including the latest on molecular targets
• Looks at the state of surgical treatments for epilepsy and discusses advances in the fields of structural and functional neuroimaging
• Reviews the variety of nontraditional therapeutic options, such as the ketogenic diet, the vagus nerve stimulator, immunomodulators, neurosteroids, herbs, and botanicals
• Investigates neuroendocrine, hormonal, and biobehavioral factors that influence seizure susceptibility—information that can be incorporated into the design of treatment algorithms on an individualized basis
• Provides a glimpse of what future epilepsy therapies might look like, from novel mechanisms of drug delivery to gene and stem-cell therapies for epilepsy to seizure detection methods, to the ultimate goal of disease prevention.

The idea for this book was inspired by the editors’ collective desire to promote bridging of the so-called translational divide—that is, covering innovative treatment strategies based on scientific principles that have yet to be tested rigorously in the clinical setting, but yet may provide practitioners with new and promising approaches toward epilepsy therapeutics.

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This fascinating book presents accounts of seizures and epilepsy written by adult patients in their own words. These personal, heartfelt passages realistically detail the feelings experienced before, during, and after a wide variety of seizures. The book also contains statements by some of these patients about what life with epilepsy is like, including the fear of having a seizure, the social and occupational problems encountered, and the psychological impact of the stigma still prevalent in our culture. ... Read more

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Brainstorms
While this book does give good info on what it is like to have a seizure, it does not deal with any of the feelings of the people having seizures. It is told too matter-of-factly. Also, if you don't have auras, you will be annoyed by all the people who do have them complaining. However, it is a good reference.

An Understanding Book on Epilepsy
As a woman with Epilepsy, I found this book to be easy to read and understand.Personal accounts help give the reader a view on the effects of epilepsy in the patient's daily life. Dr. Schachter makes the terminology of epilepsy understandable.This is a book I would recommend.

You will wear the shoes of the person who seizes.
In this book one will see throught the eye of many .You will be able to understand the experence of the person. It is writen in a first person fashion that shows what other books have failed to do. This is the voice of30 years of firsthand experence. Read this for the person you are thinkingof.It will help everyone see what is so hard to grasp.Enjoy, ForrestHerreid ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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A benchmark synthesis of the current state of the science and clinical practice of the ketogenic diet. On the basic science side, the authors review what is known about the basic biochemical mechanisms of action of the KD at the molecular level, spelling out in detail its complex interactions with nutrient components, neurodevelopment, brain biochemistry, and physiology. They also examine the effects of the KD on the metabolism of fats, amino acids, and carbohydrates in the central nervous system at both the macro and cellular levels. On the clinical side, physicians, dietitians, and nurses provide a full range of information concerning the treatment of seizures with KD, including a detailed assessment of the indications for, and the contraindications and/or complications that arise from, its use, detailed equations that permit the caregiver to calculate the actual amounts of different types of foods that can be included in daily diet plans, and documented information on the carbohydrate and calorie content of hundreds of commonly used drugs. ... Read more

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The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH. Comprehensive reference on the surgical treatment of the epilepsies. Presents a global view of contemporary approaches to presurgical evaluation, surgical treatment, and postsurgical assessment. Details effective surgical techniques, data for outcomes, and strategies for preventing and managing complications. DNLM: Epilepsy--surgery. ... Read more

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More for epileptologists than epilepsy neurosurgeons
Although I have found this book useful in terms of its general breadth, nonetheless, this is not a book which adequately covers the actual operative techniques applied in the various forms of epilepsy surgery. Thus, this book is more suited to the neurologist or neurology resident than their respective counterparts in neurosurgery. ... Read more

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Offering authoritative coverage of the vast array of major clinical issues in epilepsy surgery-from the selection of surgical candidates to presurgical evaluation, surgical techniques, and postoperative rehabilitation-this reference presents a series of essays on the principles and controversies in the field with focused segments that express differing viewpoints by experienced clinicians in the discipline. ... Read more

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Get The Facts About Epilepsy So You Can Take Back Control Of Your Life

Discover How To Recapture Your Quality Of Life After A Diagnosis Of Epilepsy

Are you ready to take charge of your life? Discover important facts about epilepsy including tips on living with epilepsy and epilepsy diagnosis and treatment information.

Do you or someone you know suffer from epilepsy? A diagnosis of epilepsy can be frightening, but with the right information and knowledge, you can go on to live a high quality life and control epilepsy using several important tips and insights.

Each year over 3 million Americans suffer from epilepsy and seizures associated with epilepsy.

According to the CDC and NIH, Doctors Will Diagnose More Than 200,000 New Cases Of Epilepsy Each Year…

Epilepsy is a serious medical condition that affects roughly ten percent of the people living in America. Roughly 3 percent of all people will go on to develop epilepsy during the course of their lifetime.

Do you know if you are at risk for epilepsy?

Peer-reviewed studies suggest that record numbers of epilepsy cases are diagnosed each year at alarming rates. The incidence and prevalence of epilepsy and seizures associated with epilepsy are climbing.

What can you do about it?

Protect yourself from unexpected epilepsy seizures by learning as much as you can about this disease and your treatment choices.

Here are some important facts about epilepsy that you should know:

* Almost 300,000 people will experience their very first epileptic convulsion or seizure each year…

* Of these people, roughly 120,000 epilepsy seizures occur in children younger than 18 years old.

* Children under the age of 5 are just as at risk for seizures associated with febrile convulsions or epilepsy as adults are, yet many parents do not realize this or know what to do if their child experiences a seizure…

* Epilepsy targets people between the ages of 2 and 65+… so virtually no age group is safe from this devastating condition…

Do You Know If You Are At Risk For Epilepsy?

People most at risk for epilepsy include:

* Stroke patients, who are 20 percent more likely to develop epilepsy with time…

* Minority populations, as epilepsy is a condition more likely to affect minorities than non-minority populations…

* People treated with various medications including some anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medications, which doctors commonly prescribe without warning patients of the dangers of serious side effects including convulsions and seizures…

* Are you at risk?

Find Out Now. Even if you don’t fall into one of these categories, you are at risk for epilepsy. For example, roughly 33 percent of all people will have a single epileptic seizure with no identifiable cause during the course of their lifetime. That means billions of people may experience a convulsion at some point in their lives.

Epileptic seizures and convulsions can be frightening if you don’t know what is happening or lack support to help you through difficult times.

Contrary to popular thought, most people with epilepsy can live a good quality of life…

Just because you have epilepsy doesn’t mean you don’t have a good chance for survival. In fact, up to 70 percent of people with epilepsy can enter remission with proper treatment and early diagnosis of their condition.

These same people go on to live a high quality life, and you can too.

Some studies suggest up to 75 percent of people that use seizure medications for up to 5 years can withdraw from their medication and remain symptom free.

You can spend a lifetime trying to sort fact from fiction about epilepsy, or you can take advantage of all the hard work and effort I’ve put into creating a unique guide that will teach you everything you need to know about epilepsy and related convulsions or seizures.

After much time and effort, I’ve created a simple guide that will help you learn everything you need to know to combat epilepsy… ... Read more

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Owsei Temkin presents the history of epilepsy in Western civilization from ancient times to the beginnings of modern neurology. First published in 1945 and thoroughly revised in 1971, this classic work by one of the history of medicine's most eminent scholars now returns to print in a new softcover edition.

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INSPIRING.....UNBELIEVEABLE.....HUMBLE....TRUTHFUL
THERE IS SO MUCH INFORMATION ON THE HISTORY OF EPILEPSY AND ALL OF IT HAS RELIABLE RESOURCES. BEING AN EPILEPTIC MYSELF, IT IS GREAT TO KNOW ABOUT MY DISEASE or DISORDER.....AND HOW FAR BACK IN HISTORY IT GOES. THE PRINT OF THE BOOK IS VERY SMALL -- A BIG DRAWBACK FOR ME -- HOWEVER, I AM READING IT SLOWLY. EPILEPSY RECEIVES ONLY $0.34 FOR RESEARCH COMPARED TO $1.34 FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE! I FIRMLY BELIEVE THERE IS STILL PREJUDICE AGAINST PEOPLE WHO HAVE EPILEPSY. I STRONGLY SUGGEST THIS BOOK IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE HISTORY OF EPILEPSY.

A necessary account, a necessity for action
I've had epilepsy now for over 45 years.It caused, despite high qualifications, loss of marriage, career and home.
It isn't the duty of a medical researcher to effect social change.He provides fact, not superstition.It's for the activist to do just this: agitate, endlessly, for change.Use this work as source material for the cause, not as a substitute for action of your own.
Ask: why is this subject so rarely mentioned?Is it shameful, embarrassing?Why should it, any more than migraine?There's only one response: agitate,day by day.I did, and do, just that here in the UK.I had a deliberately ambiguous badge made, and wear it still in the open: Fit for Life with Epilepsy.This is 'in your face' agitation.It's necessary.How else do you counteract millennia of stupidity and prejudice?Only one person, signicantly, has complained about the badge: the representative of a major epilepsy charity!The complaint was rejected, three times.I still wear the badge.I'm part of society, reject us as it will, and I want society to see so.I'm here, whether they like it or not.

A Timid Author With a Powerful Story
From the viewpoint of the disability activist, the only major work on the history of epilepsy should be a civil rights book about the mistreatment of a minority group since ancient times. Dr Temkin will only admit that people with epilepsy have always been "objects of horror and disgust". Beyond that point his book is 2500 years of intellectual history, too much of it elaborate details of long discredited theories. Yet the author's research is so outstanding and his bibliography of 1120 books and articles so complete that anything less than a 5 star rating would be improper. Dr Temkin deserves special credit for uncovering Richard Caton's 1875 article "The Electric Discharges of the Brain". In 2001 the Medieval Madness Syndrome continues of people with epilepsy being rejected by family, friends, and employers because they have a "deliberately chosen illness". Our timid author declines to ask how this could be true 126 years after the actual cause of epilepsy was discovered. But his research demands an answer to that question. ... Read more