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Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood
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A Guide for Parents (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
By
John M. Freeman, Eileen P.G. Vining, Diana J. Pillas
This item is unavailable.We will email you if this item comes back into stock. | Rating: | | | Format: | Paperback, 352 pages, 2nd Revised edition Edition | | Other Information: | 49 illustrations | | Published In: | United States, 25 April 1997 |
The award-winning 'Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood' has already become the standard resource for parents in need of comprehensive medical information about their child with epilepsy. Now 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 drugs, diet, and surgical treatments, the authors have included a new chapter addressing the special needs of children with epilepsy regarding routine health care. And as they did in the book's first edition, the authors encourage children with epilepsy to actively participate in school activities and sports, and stress the importance of helping children with seizures and epilepsy to live as normal a life as possible. 'Praise for the first edition, winner of the 1991 Epilepsy Foundation of America's National Book Award' "I have wanted a book like this for a long time. To my knowledge, this is the first book combining complete scientific accuracy with a caregiver's compassion and understanding."--James A. Autry, former chairman of the board, Epilepsy Foundation of America "Optimistic in tone and broad in scope, this is a book for the parent who has a lot of detailed questions."--'National Spokesman' "The book is rich in substance and detail. There is a warm, compassionate tone. At the same time, there are no-nonsense facts and figures."--'Humane Medicine' |
About the AuthorJohn M. Freeman, M.D., is Lederer Professor of Pediatric Epilepsy and director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Center at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. Eileen P. G. Vining, M.D., is associate professor of neurology and pediatrics and associate director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Center. Diana J. Pillas is coordinator-counselor at the Pediatric Epilepsy Center and former president of the Epilepsy Association of Maryland. ReviewsWritten by associates of the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions who are also board members of the Epilepsy Foundation of America, this professional guide seeks to dispel fears and myths concerning epilepsy, as well as to help parents better understand the nature of seizures, the diagnosis, and ongoing therapy. The book builds on a tradition of comprehensive care for children with epilepsy and their families begun at Hopkins in the 1930s. Recommended for health sciences collections and public libraries with a demand for this kind of material.-- James Swanton, Albert Einstein Coll. of Medicine, New York 'Praise for the first edition, winner of the 1991 Epilepsy Foundation of America's National Book Award' "I have wanted a book like this for a long time. To my knowledge, this is the first book combining complete scientific accuracy with a caregiver's compassion and understanding."--James A. Autry, former chairman of the board, Epilepsy Foundation of America "Optimistic in tone and broad in scope, this is a book for the parent who has a lot of detailed questions."--'National Spokesman' "The book is rich in substance and detail. There is a warm, compassionate tone. At the same time, there are no-nonsense facts and figures."--'Humane Medicine'
| Publisher: | Johns Hopkins University Press | | ISBN: | 0801854989 |
| EAN: | 9780801854989 | | Dimensions: | 22.0 x 15.0 x 2.0 centimeters (0.55 kg) |
| Age Range: |
15+ years |
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