Written by nearly 100 international leaders in the field, this new edition progresses logically with major sections on the basic mechanisms of the disease, classification, epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and age-related syndromes of epilepsy. The core of the new third edition is its completely updated section on antiepileptic drugs, including an in-depth discussion of dosage considerations, drug toxicity, teratogenicity, and drug interactions, with recommendations for optimal combinations when multiple drug therapy is required.
Features unique to the third edition include:
- Expanded section on the basic science and mechanism of epilepsy
- Completely updated drug chapters, including newly released drugs and those in development
- Expanded chapters on vagus nerve stimulation and surgical treatment
- Expanded section on co-morbidities
Written by nearly 100 international leaders in the field, this new edition progresses logically with major sections on the basic mechanisms of the disease, classification, epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and age-related syndromes of epilepsy. The core of the new third edition is its completely updated section on antiepileptic drugs, including an in-depth discussion of dosage considerations, drug toxicity, teratogenicity, and drug interactions, with recommendations for optimal combinations when multiple drug therapy is required.
Features unique to the third edition include:
- Expanded section on the basic science and mechanism of epilepsy
- Completely updated drug chapters, including newly released drugs and those in development
- Expanded chapters on vagus nerve stimulation and surgical treatment
- Expanded section on co-morbidities
Pediatric Epilepsy: Diagnosis and Therapy
196Pediatric Epilepsy: Diagnosis and Therapy
196Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781934559864 |
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Publisher: | Springer Publishing Company |
Publication date: | 12/16/2007 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | eBook |
Pages: | 196 |
File size: | 19 MB |
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