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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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