Principles of Therapy in the Epilepsies

C.P. Panayiotopoulos is an internationally renowned leader and expert in the diagnosis, treatment and management of epilepsy.

From the reviews: "This is a brief and focused look at the current approach to the treatment of epilepsy. ... This would be especially useful for the many practitioners who care for people with epilepsy, from medical students to busy general neurologists. ... it has sufficient information to assist in the management of many of these patients. The text and tables, in particular, are very well referenced. ... book serves it purpose of being an easy to read and quick reference for common clinically important epilepsy therapy questions." (Joseph F. Drazkowski, Doody's Review Service, January, 2011)

• Introduction.- Anti-epileptic Drug Prophylactic Treatment.- Principles of Management in Women with Epilepsies.- Principles of Management in the Elderly with Epileptic Seizures.- Surgery for Epilepsies .- Vagus Nerve Stimulation.- Ketogenic diet.- Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Childhood Epilepsies.- References.