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Nova Science Seizures & Anti-Epileptic Drugs 2012 Edition by Willard Hosten, Aleph Burtsev
This book presents current research in the study of the prevention, recognition and treatment of seizures and the use of anti-epileptic drugs. Topics discussed in this compilation include the behavioural comorbidities in adult patients with epilepsy; seizure control and behavioural and cognitive outcomes in patients taking anti-epileptic drugs; epilepsy related injuries; the clinical pharmacokinetic characteristics of novel antiepileptic drugs; familial cortical myoclonic tremor with epilepsy; panayiotopoulos syndrome and psychosocial consequences for people living with seizures. Table of contents :- Preface; Behavioral Comorbidities in Adult Patients with Epilepsy: Special Emphasis to Antiepileptic Medications; Anti-Epileptic Drugs: Behavior & Cognition; Epilepsy Related Injuries; Clinical Pharmacokinetic Characteristics of Novel Antiepileptic Drugs; Familial Cortical Myoclonic Tremor with Epilepsy; Pharmacogenomics of Antiepileptic Drug Therapy; Panayiotopoulos Syndrome: Clinical, Electroencephalographic, Genetic & Neurocognitive Characteristics; Behavioral Profiles of Anti-Epileptic Drugs in Patients with Epilepsy; Addressing the Psychosocial Consequences for People Living with Seizures; Pharmacokinetic Interactions between Antiepileptic Drugs & Oral Contraceptives & Clinical Consequences; Index.