Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood : A Guide (3rd ed)

A resource for parents in need of comprehensive medical information about their child with epilepsy.

This third edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect developments in 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 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.