Epilepsy, 199 Answers - 3rd Edition by Andrew N Wilner (Paperback)

About the Book

Written by noted specialist Andrew Wilner, "Epilepsy: 199 Answers" provides accurate, current, and comprehensible medical information for epilepsy patients, family members, and anyone involved in patient care. Easy to read, informative, and time-tested, this question-and-answer book helps readers ask better questions to develop a deeper understanding of the nature of this disease. This completely updated edition includes information on everything from brain surgery to diet. New sections cover alternative therapies, recent findings on birth defects possibly caused by new antiepileptic drugs, the ketogenic and Atkins diets for patients, new FDA indication for the vagus nerve stimulator, and updated recommendations for women and epilepsy. The book also includes a comprehensive resource section, and there's a health record tracker so patients can accurately monitor their progress and receive optimal care.

Book Synopsis

"Andrew N. Wilner is a recipient of the Click 2008 AAN Journalism Fellowship Award!

The Epilepsy Foundation estimates that 2.7 million Americans have epilepsy, and that an additional 181,000 new cases are diagnosed every year. Being diagnosed with any chronic disease can cause confusion and anxiety to the uninformed patient. Written by an expert in the field, Epilepsy: 199 Answers, 3rd Edition, continues to provide accurate, up-to-date and comprehensible medical information for epilepsy patients and family members. Easy-to-read, informative, and time-tested, this question and answer book covers everything from brain surgery to the Atkins diet readers will also enjoy a first-rate resource section, and a health record tracker so patients can accurately chart their progress and receive optimal care."