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Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide (Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) | 
 enlarge | Authors: John M. Freeman, Eileen P. G. Vining, Diana J. Pillas
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press
Category: Book
List Price: $21.00
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 38132
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3rd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 432
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.8 x 1.2
ISBN: 0801870518
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.92853
EAN: 9780801870514
ASIN: 0801870518
Publication Date: November 25, 2002
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Product Description
The award-winning Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood is the standard resource for parents in need of comprehensive medical information about their child with epilepsy. Now in its third edition, this highly praised book has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in childhood, including the use of the ketogenic diet as a treatment for children who either do not respond to traditional drug therapy or who suffer intolerable side effects from medications. In addition to providing up-to-date information about new diagnostic techniques as well as new drugs, diet, and surgical treatments, the authors have included a chapter addressing routine health care for children with epilepsy and a new chapter on complementary and alternative therapies. Also new to this edition are discussions of the progress made in the evaluation for surgery, a chapter on insurance issues, and a section detailing additional resources. "No child's life should be defined by seizures. If we understand how the brain works, what happens during seizures, and how to cope with epilepsy, we can overcome the mythology of epilepsy and fight society's prejudices, allowing every child with epilepsy to reach his or her full potential."--From Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood
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Great book for parents of children with epilepsy March 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book has helped me to understand epilepsy so I am not feeling as anxious or hopeless about my daughter's seizures. I highly recommend it for anyone who has seizures or knows/loves someone that does.
hopeful, positive, excellent!! March 23, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I personally benefited tremendously from this very positive book. My little boy has seizure disorder and i was desperate for any knowledgeable information that could guide me and help me through this terrible horrifying experience for any parent.
This is definitely a book i would recommend.
Quality unbiased information January 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My son was diagnosed with seizures. Other than talking to his neurologist my only other source of information was the internet. I wanted unbiased factual information to educate myself and this book is the answer. I felt more empowered reading this and I would highly recommend it for other parents or even teachers with students that have seizures and epilepsy.
Good Overview for Anxious Parents March 8, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This book is full of straight-forward information about epilepsy and its effects on the brain. It addresses initial medical evaluations and diagnoses, and discusses various treatments--traditional and complementary therapies--in depth. The authors handle these potentially complicated topics with simplicity of language and great compassion.
In fact, the best part of this book is the authors' ability to recognize and allay parental fears by dispelling myths surrounding the illness. A substantial section of the book offers suggestions to help a family (not just the patient) cope with epilepsy--at home, school, in extended family settings, and so on.
This is a well-researched and documented book. I highly recommend it for any parent facing a dignosis of epilepsy for the first time.
A "must have" January 12, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I did read a lot of books about epilepsy, but this one is the best!
You get all the informations you need to have a good picture about this illness. It is very well written, very easy to understand and covers all the basics and also the more deeper informations about for example side effects etc..
I can recommend this book as a standard book you should have.
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