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Epilepsy

"The prevalence of active epilepsy is estimated as approximately 2.7 million in the United States." - Epilepsy Foundation

BOOKS

American College of Physicians Home Medical Guide to Epilepsy.
616.853 A
David R. Goldmann, Medical Editor
New York: Dorling Kindersley Pub., 2000
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Epilepsy: 199 answers: A Doctor Responds to His Patients' Questions.
616.853 B
Andrew N. Wilner.
New York: Demos, c2003
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Epilepsy: The Ultimate Teen Guide.
616.853 G
Kathlyn Gay
Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 2002
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Epilepsy and Seizures: Everything You Need to Know.
616.853 W
Donald F. Weaver
Buffalo: Firefly Books, 2001
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Growing Up with Epilepsy: A Practical Guide for Parents.
618.9285 B
Lynn Bennett Blackburn
New York: Demos, 2003
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Living Well with Epilepsy and Other Seizure Disorders: An Expert Explains What You Really Need To Know.
616.853 B
Carl W. Bazil
New York: HarperResources, 2004
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Official Patient’s Sourcebook on Seizures and Epilepsy.
616.853 O
San Diego: Icon Health Publications, 2003
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Partial Seizure Disorders: Help for Patients and Families.
616.853 W
Mitzi Waltz
Cambridge, MA: O'Reilly, 2001
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Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide.
618.9285 F
John M. Freeman
Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2002
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Understanding Epilepsy: What It Is and How It Can Affect Your Life.
616.853 B
Neil Buchanan
New York : Simon & Schuster, 2002
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Women with Epilepsy: A Handbook of Health and Treatment Issues.
616.853 W
Martha J. Morrell, editor
New York: Cambridge University Press, 2003
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WEB SITES

Epilepsy—familydoctor.org
http://familydoctor.org/214.xml
Founded in 1947, the American Academy of Family Physicians “provides responsible advocacy for and education of patients and the public in all health-related matters.” The organization’s web site features an A to Z list of conditions. The page on epilepsy addresses frequently asked questions concerning brain and nervous system disorders, seizures, first aid and medication. Spanish-language material is available.

Epilepsy Foundation: Medical Aspects
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/answerplace/Medical/
The Epilepsy Foundation is a national voluntary organization dedicated to the prevention, control and cure of epilepsy through education, research and advocacy. The agency’s site covers the medical aspects of the neurological condition. Categories include first aid, seizures, syndromes and related conditions such as depression and mood disorder. Treatment options include diets, medications, therapy and surgery.

Epilepsy Information Page: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/epilepsy/epilepsy.htm
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) supports its mission to “reduce the burden of neurological disorder” through the dissemination of related research information. The page on epilepsy covers causes, treatments, prognosis and research. A list of organizations and links to related NINDS publications and Spanish-language material are available.

Epilepsy Institute: Facts about Epilepsy
http://www.epilepsyinstitute.org/facts/index.htm
For over 38 years, the Epilepsy Institute has served thousands of people with epilepsy and their families. Basic facts about epilepsy are presented including information about the condition’s causes, symptoms, treatment, first aid and seizure prevention. Information is available in Spanish, French, Russian and Chinese.

MedlinePlus: Epilepsy
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/epilepsy.html#organizations
MedlinePlus provides authoritative health information from the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library. The page of epilepsy features overviews, research news and information about symptoms, treatment options, alternative therapy, nutrition and related issues.

Miriam Tuliao, January 2006