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Epilepsy (sometimes referred to as a seizure disorder) is a common chronic neurological condition that is characterized by recurrent unprovoked epileptic seizures. It affects approximately 50 million people worldwide. It is usually controlled, but not cured, with medication – although surgery may be considered in difficult cases.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of epilepsy requires the presence of recurrent, unprovoked seizures; accordingly, it is usually made based on the medical history. EEG, brain MRI, SPECT, PET, and magnetoencephalography may be useful to discover an etiology for the epilepsy, discover the affected brain region, or classify the epileptic syndrome, but these studies are not useful in making the initial diagnosis.
Long-term video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy is the gold standard for diagnosis, but it is not routinely employed owing to its high cost and inconvenience.
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Charge-The experience of Epilepsy - Aims to promote social understanding and acceptance of this disease by demystifying the processes in the human brain which lead to seizure. Includes a bulletin board.
Meta Description: [ Charge: Epilepsy,The Experience of epilepsy, a site to find out more about epilepsy, includes personal accounts of living with epilepsy. ]
Comprehensive Epilepsy Center - University of Chicago - Information on epilepsy and seizure disorders from the Neurology program.
Meta Description: [ Diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases and disorders. University of Chicago Department of Neurology ]
eMedicine Health - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of seizures.
Meta Description: [ Everyone has the potential to have seizures. Some people have them frequently. Seizure disorders vary tremendously. Some people have only an occasional seizure, and other people have daily or more ... ]
Epilepsy - CenterWatch Listing of Clinical Research Trials. Disease Category Listing (62) U.S. information site.
Meta Description: [ CenterWatch Listing of Clinical Research Trials for Epilepsy ]
Epilepsy - Information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Meta Description: [ Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders information page compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). ]
Epilepsy - So What - Description of types and treatment of epilepsy and how to accept it. With links to international pages and chat. Also information on Nervus Vagus Stimulator. European based.
Meta Description: [ Find out about epilepsy, how to accept it. Apprenez ce que c'est l'epilepsie, comment l'accepter. Leer wat epilepsie is, hoe het te aanvaarden. ]
Epilepsy Family Study of Columbia University - Study to identify genes that play a role in causing epilepsy. We are studying families in which epilepsy may be inherited.
Meta Description: [ Research to identify genes that raise the risk for epilepsy ]
Epilepsy-4-All - Contains comprehensive information on this disease, together with news on the latest development. Includes a forum and a chat room.
Epilepsy: Taming the Seizures - While treatment choices are many for controlling epileptic seizures, there is still much to learn about this condition.
Meta Description: [ Treatment for epilepsy, a disorder that causes seizures, includes myriad drugs as well as special diets and surgery. ]
Epiweb - Information for parents with children who suffer from epilepsy. Includes resources, news, links, education, treatment and a notice board.
Meta Description: [ information and resources for parents of
children who suffer from epilepsy. ]
Florida Comprehensive Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders Center - Patient information as well as details about the center and its services. Special services are available for registered patients.
Meta Description: [ FW MX DW MX HTML, Florida Comprehensive Epilepsy and Seizure Disorder Center Website; contains information about the neurology medical office of Dr. Rodgers-Neame, as well as information useful to patients ]
General Practice Notebook - Epilepsy - Clinically-oriented information on the various types.
HealthLink MCW - Article entitled: Women and Epilepsy, Part 2: Puberty Through Menopause.
Meta Description: [ Certain associations appear to exist between female hormones and the occurrence of epileptic episodes. Dr. Marianna Spanaki-Varelas discusses some potential health concerns during the lives of women with epilepsy. ]
Landau Kleffner Syndrome - A form of childhood epilepsy which results in a severe language disorder. This information is to help parents and carers and was produced in the UK.
Meta Description: [ Landau Kleffner Syndrome is a form of childhood epilepsy which results in a severe language disorder. FOLKS is a UK-based charity to help parents and carers. ]
MCW HealthLink: Epilepsy - News and information about epilepsy from the physicians of the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Meta Description: [ The Comprehensive Epilepsy Program provides coordinated, multidisciplinary care to patients with uncontrolled seizures.
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Ohtahara Syndrome - Information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Meta Description: [ Ohtahara Syndrome information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). ]
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Options for Treatment of Uncontrolled Seizures - Fact sheet from the Temple University School of Medicine, Neurology Department.
Pediatric Oncall - Information about status epilepticus, defined as 'prolonged seizure activity lasting longer than 30 min or series of seizures without recovery of consciousness in the interim'.
Meta Description: [ STATUS EPILEPTICUS Pediatric Oncall ]
Seizures - Links to information from Fasthealth.com.
Meta Description: [ FastHealth Emergency Center ]
Seizures and Epilepsy: Hope Through Research - Information booklet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
SIU Center for Epilepsy - The Center for Epilepsy provides comprehensive care for persons with all types of epilepsy, through advanced diagnositc techniques, specialized pharmacologic therapy, new investigational drugs and devices, and epilepsy surgery.
Meta Description: [ The Center for Epilepsy provides comprehensive care for persons with all types of epilepsy, through advanced diagnositc techniques, specialized pharmacologic therapy, new investigational drugs and devices, and epilepsy surgery. ]
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