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Epilepsy and learning disability
Chapter 41
M Kerr
In this article:
Definition
Epidemiology
Assessment
Diagnosis
Treatment
Epilepsy in adolescence
Chapter 42
FMC Besag
In this article:
Management dilemmas
Diagnosis
Investigation
Treatment
Epilepsy and seizures in geriatric practice
Chapter 43
JW Sander
In this article:
Epidemiology
Aetiology and risk factors
Seizure types and syndrome classification
Diagnostic pitfalls
Prognosis in elderly with seizures and epilepsy
Management
Which AED?
Epilepsy and women
Chapter 44
JJ Craig
In this article:
AEDs and appearance
Female hormones and seizure control
Fertility
Contraception
Pregnancy
The effects of epilepsy and AEDs on pregnancy
The effects of pregnancy on AEDs and seizure control
The effects of epilepsy and in particular seizures on the developing embryo/fetus
The effects of AEDs on the developing fetus/embryo
Management of labour and postpartum management of mother and child
Epilepsy and the menopause
Articles are taken from Epilepsy 2009: From Benchside to Bedside, A Practical Guide to Epilepsy. 12th ed (2009). Edited by: JW Sander, MC Walker and JE Smalls. Published by: International League Against Epilepsy (UK Chapter) and The National Society for Epilepsy.
ISBN 978 0 9519552 6 0
ISBN 0 9519552 4 1
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