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Epilepsy 2011 Section Eight: Special groups
Chapter 41: Epilepsy and learning disability
M. Kerr
In this chapter:
- Definition
- Epidemiology
- Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
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Chapter 42: Epilepsy in adolescence
F.M.C. Besag
In this chapter:
- Management dilemmas
- Diagnosis
- Investigation
- Treatment
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Chapter 43: Epilepsy and seizures in geriatric practice
J.W. Sander
In this chapter:
- Epidemiology
- Aetiology and risk factors
- Seizure types and syndrome classification
- Diagnostic pitfalls
- Prognosis in elderly with seizures and epilepsy
- Management
- Which AED?
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Chapter 44: Epilepsy and women
J.J. Craig
In this chapter:
- 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
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