21. Epilepsy (Recurring Seizures) - Overview, Types - Neurologychannel epilepsy is a chronic condition characterized by recurrent seizures. Seizure definition, phases, and types are described in this intro to complete section http://www.neurologychannel.com/epilepsy/index.shtml

Home Search SiteMap Contact Us ... email this var addthis_pub = 'healthcommunities.com'; Stay Updated: Epilepsy/Seizures Overview, Incidence and Prevalence, Phases, Types Physician developed and monitored. Original source: www.neurologychannel.com Original Date of Publication: 01 Feb 2002 Reviewed by: Stanley J. Swierzewski, III, M.D. Home Epilepsy/Seizures Overview, Incidence and Prevalence, Phases, Types Overview Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures that are caused by abnormal cerebral nerve cell activity. Epilepsy is classified as idiopathic or symptomatic. Idiopathic epilepsy has no known cause, and the person has no other signs of neurological disease or mental deficiency. Symptomatic epilepsy results from a known condition, such as stroke, head injury, poisoning, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome , and cerebral palsy Incidence and Prevalence More than 2 million people in the United States and over 50 million worldwide suffer from epilepsy. In the United States, more than 300,000 people with epilepsy are under the age of 14, and more than 500,000 are over the age of 65. Seizure A nerve cell transmits signals to and from the brain in two ways by (1) altering the concentrations of salts (sodium, potassium, calcium) within the cell and (2) releasing chemicals called neurotransmitters (gamma aminobutyric acid). The change in salt concentration conducts the impulse from one end of the nerve cell to the other. At the end, a neurotransmitter is released, which carries the impulse to the next nerve cell. Neurotransmitters either slow down or stop cell-to-cell communication (called inhibitory neurotransmitters) or stimulate this process (called excitatory neurotransmitters).

22. Welcome To Healthypet.com! epilepsy is an abnormality of electrical impulses in the brain that causes a seizure of muscles, or loss of motor control in the body. While epilepsy is a http://www.healthypet.com/library_view.aspx?ID=40&sid=2

23. Epilepsy: Seizure Symptoms And Types On MedicineNet.com epilepsy Treatment Information on epilepsy treatment includes how epilepsy is treated, drug therapy, side effects, and surgery. http://www.medicinenet.com/seizures_symptoms_and_types/article.htm

About Us Site Map May 28, 2008 home mental health center mental health a-z list seizures symptoms and types index > seizures symptoms and types article Font Size A A A Seizures Symptoms and Types Index ... Glossary Epilepsy: Type of Seizures and Their Symptoms Epilepsy and an overview of the types of seizures Types of generalized seizures (including grand mal) Absence seizures Myoclonic seizures ... Focal seizure that evolves into a generalized convulsive ("grand-mal") seizure Based on the type of behavior and brain activity, seizures are divided into two broad categories: generalized and partial (also called local or focal). Classifying the type of seizure helps physicians diagnose whether or not a patient has epilepsy Generalized seizures are produced by electrical impulses from throughout the entire brain, whereas partial seizures are produced (at least initially) by electrical impulses in a relatively small part of the brain. The part of the brain generating the seizures is sometimes called the focus. The most common types of seizures are listed below: Generalized Seizures (Produced by the entire brain) Symptoms 1. "Grand Mal" or Generalized tonic-clonic

24. WHO | Epilepsy epilepsy is a chronic disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, which may vary from a brief lapse of attention or muscle jerks, to severe and prolonged http://www.who.int/topics/epilepsy/en/

Language options Search Main navigation Home About WHO Countries Health topics ... Health topics Main content Epilepsy Epilepsy is a chronic disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, which may vary from a brief lapse of attention or muscle jerks, to severe and prolonged convulsions. The seizures are caused by sudden, usually brief, excessive electrical discharges in a group of brain cells (neurones). In most cases, epilepsy can be successfully treated with anti-epileptic drugs. FACT SHEETS Epilepsy: epidemiology, etiology and prognosis Epilepsy: historical overview Epilepsy: scientific and medical advances Epilepsy: social consequences and economic aspects PUBLICATIONS Publications: neurological disorders, including epilepsy RELATED LINKS Epilepsy Global Campaign against Epilepsy: out of the shadows WHO 60th anniversary KEY WHO INFORMATION Director-General Director-General and senior management Governance of WHO WHO Constitution, Executive Board and World Health Assembly Media centre News, events, fact sheets, multimedia and contacts International travel and health Publication on travel risks, precautions and vaccination requirements

25. Epilepsy--Taming The Seizures, Dispelling The Myths Treatment for epilepsy, a disorder that causes seizures, includes myriad drugs as well as special diets and surgery. http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1999/199_epil.html

Table of Contents Epilepsy: Taming the Seizures, Dispelling the Myths by Audrey T. Hingley George Thomas was 21 years old when his life changed: As he stood in his girlfriend's yard, he was hit by a car. After spending a week in the hospital, he was released. But over the next five years, the athletic Thomas began experiencing dizzy spells. At first he shrugged them off as a result of over-exercise or bad diet. "Then one day I crashed right out of the shower," Thomas recalls. "After that I had frequent grand mal seizures." The diagnosis was epilepsy, a disease with myriad causes, one of which is the kind of head injury Thomas experienced. The seizures totally changed his active, athletic lifestyle. "I couldn't ride my bike, I was too dizzy," says Thomas, a cross­country cyclist. "My vision stunk. I had my driver's license taken away; when I had to write a check, people would ask why a guy in his mid­20s didn't have a license. The word epilepsy was a stigma." Thomas tried a variety of anticonvulsant medications, taking up to 16 pills a day at one point. One day, as his wife drove the newly married Thomas to a doctor's appointment, he had a terrible seizure. He couldn't move, and he threw up all over himself.

26. Log In Problems epilepsy resources. epilepsy recent news, CME programs, literature. Medline search. epilepsy experts, conferences, discussions. http://www.medscape.com/resource/epilepsy

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27. AES: American Epilepsy Society Promotes research and education for professionals dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of epilepsy. http://www.aesnet.org/

American Epilepsy Society Login 08 Annual Meeting Abstract Submitter Submission deadline is June 2 May 29 1:31 AM Faneca discusses life with epilepsy - SI.com May 29 1:02 AM ‘She just jumps into super mode’ - Woonsocket Call May 28 10:29 PM more articles UPDATED! View recorded sessions from the AES Annual Meeting. [ more Home About AES History ... Site Map AES Updates Onsite Pressroom A resource for attending members of the media. Web Content Web Content Management Committee Fact Sheets AES Staff Have a question? Contact an AES staff member for assistance. Risk of Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior with Antiepileptic Medications Statement: Regarding Risk of Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior with Antiepileptic Medications What AES information would you be most interested in receiving via e-mail? var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E"));

28. Epilepsy epilepsy Brain Scan epilepsy AFFECTS approximately 1% of the population making it one of the most common neurological diseases. epilepsy can strike at any http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/disease/Epilepsy.html

This Genes and Disease page has been moved to: Please update your bookmarks. If you are not automatically transported to the new page after 15 seconds, click on this link Genome View on chromosome 6 Databases PubMed the literature LocusLink collection of gene-related information OMIM catalog of human genes and disorders Information Epilepsy Foundation national foundation for epilepsy information and service Information Sheet from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH EPILEPSY AFFECTS approximately 1% of the population making it one of the most common neurological diseases. Epilepsy can strike at any time of life - from infancy to old age. While epilepsy varies widely in type and severity, all forms of this disorder are characterized by recurring seizures resulting from abnormal cell firing in the brain. In approximately 30% of cases, epilepsy is caused by such events as head trauma, tumor, stroke or infection. In those cases for which there is no known cause, recent evidence suggests there may be genetic predisposition to developing the disease. There are many forms of epilepsy - most are rare. But to date, at least twelve forms of epilepsy have been demonstrated to possess some genetic basis. For example, LaFora Disease (progressive myoclonic, type 2), a particularly aggressive epilepsy, is characterized in part by the presence of glycogen-like Lafora bodies in the brain. It is an autosomal recessive disorder that has been linked to mutation of the gene

29. ScienceDirect - Epilepsy Research, Volume 79, Issues 2-3, Pages 97-228 (May 2008 Valproate selectively reduces EEG activity in anterior parts of the cortex in patients with idiopathic generalized epilepsy A low resolution http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09201211

Athens/Institution Login Not Registered? User Name: Password: Remember me on this computer Forgotten password? Home Browse - selected ... Help Quick Search Title, abstract, keywords Author Journal/book title Volume Issue Page Epilepsy Research Shortcut URL to this page: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09201211 Publication History Incorporating Journal of Epilepsy Alert me about new Journal Issues Add to Favorites setCheckedBoxes ('/scidirimg/sci_dir', 'btn_apply1.gif', 'btn_apply1.gif'); Font Size: Sample Issue Online About this Journal Submit your Article = Full-text available = Non-subscribed What does this mean? Articles in Press Volumes 71 - 79 (2006 - 2008) Volume 79, Issues 2-3 - selected pp. 97-228 (May 2008) Volume 79, Issue 1 pp. 1-96 (March 2008) Volume 78, Issues 2-3 pp. 93-248 (February 2008) Volume 78, Issue 1 pp. 1-92 (January 2008) Volume 77, Issues 2-3 pp. 75-174 (December 2007) Volume 77, Issue 1 pp. 1-74 (October 2007) Volume 76, Issues 2-3 pp. 77-152 (September 2007) Volume 76, Issue 1

30. International League Against Epilepsy The International League Against epilepsy (ILAE) is the worlds preeminent association of physicians and other health professionals working towards a world http://www.ilae-epilepsy.org/

The International League Against Epilepsy ILAE The League aims: To advance and disseminate knowledge about epilepsy To promote research, education and training To improve services and care for patients, especially by prevention, diagnosis and treatment Current Interest ILAE Election Information Centenary Meeting - Budapest 2009 Film Competition Information Upcoming Congresses th 1st North American Regional Caribbean Congress on Epilepsy 8th European Congress on Epileptology th ... Contact Info

31. Canine Epilepsy Resources Episodic Falling in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels is frequently misdiagnosed as epilepsy and in mild cases may be written off as an odd event or quirk. http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/Resources.html

Epil-K9 provides the following information for your education only. Advice and suggestions found on this site are not meant to replace professional veterinary care. Please consult your veterinarian before changing your dogs medications or diet . Canine Epilepsy: A Brief Overview of Canine Epilepsy : Marion Mitchell Important Issues Regarding Seizures : William Thomas DVM, Dipl.ACVIM(Neurology) Why Does My Dog Have Seizures? : Roy Dvorak. Canine Epilepsy Links on the WWW Glossary of Seizure Terminology Canine Epilepsy FAQ : Alicia Wiersma-Aylward. Seizures in Dogs : Thomas K. Graves D.V.M. Alternative/Holistic Approaches Epilepsy, Convulsions and Seizures, Holistic Approaches: Chinook "Seizures" S eizures or movement disorder? New article by Dr Dennis O'Brien DVM . Feline Epilepsy: Feline Epilepsy and Seizures: Bruce Lowekamp Feline Epilepsy List Diagnosis and Control of Seizures in the Cat Clare Rusbridge BVMS.DipECVN. MRCVS (downloadable PDF File) Anti Epilepsy Drugs: (AEDs) Phenobarbital.

32. Questions And Answers About Epilepsy In The Workplace And The Americans With Dis About 2.3 million people in the United States or one percent of the population have some form of epilepsy, with more than 180000 new cases diagnosed each http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/epilepsy.html

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT EPILEPSY IN THE WORKPLACE AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) INTRODUCTION The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Title I of the ADA covers employment by private employers with 15 or more employees as well as state and local government employers of the same size. Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act provides the same protections for federal employees and applicants for federal employment. In addition, most states have their own laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of disability. Some of these state laws may apply to smaller employers and provide protections in addition to those available under the ADA. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces the employment provisions of the ADA. This document explains how the ADA might apply to job applicants and employees with epilepsy. Topics discussed include: when epilepsy is considered a disability under the ADA;

33. Archive Of "Epilepsy Currents". Articles from epilepsy Currents are provided here courtesy of American epilepsy Society. Write to PMC PMC Home PubMed http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/tocrender.fcgi?journal=201&action=archive

34. InteliHealth: epilepsy affects one percent of the US populationabout 2.5 million people. It occurs when nerve cells in the brain cause a sort of electrical storm known http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8803/8803.html

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35. Epilepsy Information on epilepsy and seizure disorders from the Neurology program. http://ucneurology.uchicago.edu/Epilepsy/epilepsy.html

36. Epilepsy - Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Of Epilepsy - NY Times Health Informat A free collection of articles about epilepsy published in The New York Times. http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/health/diseasesconditionsandhealthtopics/epil

37. Epilepsy / Seizure Disorders / The Family Village Ketogenic Diet, Chat, Learn More About It, Web Sites, International and NonEnglish Resources. http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_epil.htm

Epilepsy / Seizure Disorders Also see: Ketogenic Diet Resources Who to Contact Where to Go to Chat with Others Learn More About It ... Search Google for "Epilepsy" Who to Contact Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA) 4351 Garden City Drive Landover, Maryland, USA 20785-2267 http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/ The Epilepsy Foundation of America's mission is the education, prevention and control of epilepsy and its consequences. They help persons with epilepsy, their families and other individuals overcome the problems associated with this condition. The Foundation has local chapters and will assist persons who wish to start a support group in their locality. They provide parent matching through their family support telephone network, matching support parents with new parents in a similar situation. EFA publishes a quarterly newsletter, Epigram , for which there is a small fee, and had brochures that explain their programs and services. They offer a new parent packet that contains information on resources, services, and programs. The Foundation maintains a lending library of books, articles, magazines, directories, and videos. They also have books for distribution on family support, and special health care related issues. EFA collects information on physicians and researchers who treat/study the condition and make this information available through their lending library. They provide referrals to local, state, and national organizations

38. Epilepsy epilepsy is a disorder that is characterized by the tendency to have seizures over and over again over a period of time, called recurring seizures. http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/e/epilespy.htm

39. The Epilepsy Institute The epilepsy Institute, a nonprofit social service organization, is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with epilepsy and their families. http://www.epilepsyinstitute.org/

An affiliate of the Epilepsy Foundation of America. The Epilepsy Institute , a non-profit social service organization, is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with epilepsy and their families. Our program services are available to residents of New York City and Westchester County. Services are made possible through contractual agreements with New York City, New York State and Westchester County. All informational services are provided free of charge. Some programs have admissions criteria. Contact The Epilepsy Institute today and receive a free medical ID card containing room for important information such as current medication(s), seizure types, etc. The Epilepsy Institute is now in its fifth decade of operations - providing comprehensive social services to generations of New Yorkers. The Epilepsy Institute provides information in Spanish French Russian Chinese as well as some services in Spanish Would you like answers to your questions about epilepsy Youth Council Application 2008 To fill out the application Click Here Would you like to know about resources available to persons with epilepsy?

40. Epilepsy And Seizure Information For Healthcare Professionals : Epilepsy.com/Pro epilepsy.com Professionals Knowledge, Experience and Opinion Leading to Better Care. http://professionals.epilepsy.com/

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