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Epilepsy false By:Alice Hanscomb,Liz Hughes,National Society for Epilepsy Published on 1995 by Ward Lock Limited Defined as seizures originating in the brain, epilepsy affects at least 1 in 200 people, and can happen to anyone at any time of life. Many people associate epilepsy with major convulsive seizures; this, however, is only one form of many. Find out exactly what epilepsy is, its causes, how it's diagnosed, the different types of seizures and how to manage them, and the available treatments. Learn how those with epilepsy can help themselves and lead full and active lives that include driving, employment and careers, education, travel, and having a family. This Book was ranked at 3 by Google Books for keyword Epilepsy. Book ID of Epilepsy's Books is Bk2YGwAACAAJ, Book which was written byAlice Hanscomb,Liz Hughes,National Society for Epilepsyhave ETAG "5i1Evh+xl2s" Book which was published by Ward Lock Limited since 1995 have ISBNs, ISBN 13 Code is 978070637...

Antiepileptic Drugs false By:Ali A. Asadi-Pooya,Michael R. Sperling Published on 2016-01-04 by Oxford University Press This concise handbook provides practical, up-to-date clinical guidance on effective selection, prescription, and usage of antiepileptic drugs for patients with epilepsy in various medical conditions and in a variety of clinical contexts. This text discusses choosing drugs when faced with various medical comorbidities; how to correctly prescribe, titrate, and taper drugs; how to monitor drug efficacy and side effects; how to diagnose and manage toxicity; how antiepileptic drugs interact with other medications; and comprehensive coverage of current treatment options. Key Feature of this Manual Include · A brief formal discussion of the basic pharmacology of each antiepileptic drug, with an emphasis on how to select and use anti-epileptic drugs in a variety of clinical contexts. · Discussions of antiepileptic drugs approved for epilepsy since 2009. · New research about a...

Neuropsychology of Epilepsy and Epilepsy Surgery false By:Gregory P. Lee Published on 2010-03-01 by Oxford University Press Classification of epilepsy disorders -- Epilepsy syndromes -- Diagnostic tests in epilepsy -- Medical treatment of epilepsy -- Neuropsychological assessment in epilepsy -- Psychological and psychiatric disorders in epilepsy -- Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures -- Neuropsychological assessment in epilepsy surgery -- Other neuropsychological procedures in epilepsy surgery -- Medical aspects of epilepsy surgery. This Book was ranked at 23 by Google Books for keyword Epilepsy. Book ID of Neuropsychology of Epilepsy and Epilepsy Surgery's Books is QldnDAAAQBAJ, Book which was written byGregory P. Leehave ETAG "h9aE1THr/7g" Book which was published by Oxford University Press since 2010-03-01 have ISBNs, ISBN 13 Code is 9780195372502 and ISBN 10 Code is 0195372506 Reading Mode in Text Status is false and Reading Mode in Image Status is true Book which ha...

The Treatment of Epilepsy false By:Elaine Wyllie,Ajay Gupta,Deepak K. Lachhwani Published on 2006 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Serving as a reference on the epilepsies, this fourth edition provides an overview of seizure disorders and contemporary treatment options. It brings together the vital work in the neurosciences, genetics, electroencephalography, pediatric and adult neurology, neuropharmacology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry. It also talks about epilepsy surgery. This Book was ranked at 19 by Google Books for keyword Epilepsy. Book ID of The Treatment of Epilepsy's Books is ngmo0th_2X0C, Book which was written byElaine Wyllie,Ajay Gupta,Deepak K. Lachhwanihave ETAG "9oOBSKVi8do" Book which was published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins since 2006 have ISBNs, ISBN 13 Code is 9780781749954 and ISBN 10 Code is 0781749956 Reading Mode in Text Status is false and Reading Mode in Image Status is true Book which have "1247 Pages" is Printed at BOO...

Eating Disorders false By:Arthur Gillard Published on 2010 by Greenhaven Press, Incorporated Contains twelve essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to eating disorders, and covers the risks for adolescent girls, boys, and middle-aged women; the media and popular culture's influence; and pro-eating disorder websites; and provides quick facts, contact information for organizations, and a reading list. This Book was ranked at 38 by Google Books for keyword Eating Disorders. Book ID of Eating Disorders's Books is DVCWRAAACAAJ, Book which was written byArthur Gillardhave ETAG "VEMviDaMKwc" Book which was published by Greenhaven Press, Incorporated since 2010 have ISBNs, ISBN 13 Code is 9780737749526 and ISBN 10 Code is 0737749520 Reading Mode in Text Status is false and Reading Mode in Image Status is false Book which have "118 Pages" is Printed at BOOK under CategoryJuvenile Nonfiction Book was written in en eBook Version Availability Status...

Feeding Problems and Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents false By:Peter J. Cooper,Alan Stein Published on 1992-01 by Taylor & Francis Contributions from a host of international, well-respected experts have been combined in this comprehensive clinical text. The book deals with the functional disorders of feeding in infants and young children together with the major eating disorders (anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa) that arise later in childhood and adolescence. The authors adopt a practical approach-the relevant clinical phenomena are clearly described and differentiated with emphasis on their diagnostic importance. Management strategies are provided for each disorder. This Book was ranked at 22 by Google Books for keyword Eating Disorders. Book ID of Feeding Problems and Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents's Books is vHahB5mQ28QC, Book which was written byPeter J. Cooper,Alan Steinhave ETAG "alLKylcpXkI" Book which was published by Taylor ...

Brave Girl Eating false By:Harriet Brown Published on 2010-08-24 by Harper Collins “One of the most up to date, relevant, and honest accounts of one family’s battle with the life threatening challenges of anorexia. Brown has masterfully woven science, history, and heart throughout this compelling and tender story.” —Lynn S. Grefe, Chief Executive Officer, National Eating Disorders Association “As a woman who once knew the grip of a life-controlling eating disorder, I held my breath reading Harriet Brown’s story. As a mother of daughters, I wept for her. Then cheered.” —Joyce Maynard, author of Labor Day In Brave Girl Eating, the chronicle of a family’s struggle with anorexia nervosa, journalist, professor, and author Harriet Brown recounts in mesmerizing and horrifying detail her daughter Kitty’s journey from near-starvation to renewed health. Brave Girl Eating is an intimate, shocking, compelling, and ultimately uplifting look at the ravages of a mental illness that affects more than...

Exploring Eating Disorders in Adolescents true By:Jane Desmarais Published on 2003-12-10 by Karnac Books The number of people suffering from different eating disorders has grown dramatically within the last twenty years. These two volumes examine feeding difficulties and eating disorders in children and adolescents, from babies to 19-year-olds. The volumes consist of clinical cases that describe the process of psychoanalytic psychotherapy used to treat the patients. The contributors look at the underlying causes for the disorders, such as bulimia and anorexia, lead to a normal life with the help of psychoanalytic psychotherapy. In addition, this collection takes into account the profound effects eating disorders have, not only on the patients, but on their immediate family and friends as well.'Many cases describe the anxieties and strategies of defence used against feelings of dependence and the risk of accepting from another. This is a core theme in both volumes and is the princi...

Reading Eating Disorders false By:Greta Olson Published on 2003 by Peter Lang Pub Incorporated &ltI\u003eReading Eating Disorders uses literary texts as a key to open the door of American culture. Novels and poems on disordered eating reveal America's bulimic relationship to food and the tendency to punish individuals - particularly women and the poor - for not being slender. These texts partake of the confessional ethos in American public culture - the need to testify to and hear about intimate physical details. Tracing the history of eating disorders and Western culture's idealization of thinness with reference to canonical literary works such as Christina Rossetti's &ltI\u003eGoblin Market (1859) and Samuel Richardson's &ltI\u003eClarissa (1747-8), the author illustrates anorexia, bulimia, and the binge-eating disorder using contemporary accounts of these disorders. A cultural studies approach to literature is taken to describe how writings on eating dis...

Eating Disorders Pocketbook true By:Pooky Knightsmith Published on 2012-01-01 by Management Pocketbooks Eating disorders are not 'just a teenage fad'; they are a serious mental health disorder that can affect people of any age, race or gender. Statistically speaking, one student in each of your classes is at risk. But how should you respond when a pupil confides in you about their eating disorder? And how can school staff support young people trying to overcome this type of illness? Concentrating on anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder, this Pocketbook explains what an eating disorder is and what life is like for sufferers. It identifies risk factors and warning signs, outlines ways to encourage pupils to talk about their disorder, and looks at strategies for helping them. The final section of the book details a whole school approach to supporting recovery. This Book was ranked at 36 by Google Books for keyword Eating Disorders. Book ID of Eating Disorders Pocketbook...

Eating Disorders true By:Laura J. Goodman,Mona Villapiano Published on 2013-03-07 by Routledge Two seasoned clinicians with years of experience in the treatment of eating disorders offer this practical tool and adjunct to one-on-one and group therapy. In a readable style, the authors take the reader on a journey toward better mental and physical health, as well as provide an important understanding of eating disorders. This Workbook encourages self-paced learning and practice. The authors guide the reader through a greater consideration of body image, compulsive exercising, and personal and societal relationships. The Workbook also explores complicated issues having a direct effect on the eating disorder, including trauma, depression, abuse, and the media. This Book was ranked at 28 by Google Books for keyword Eating Disorders. Book ID of Eating Disorders's Books is ZOhvKcC_qQUC, Book which was written byLaura J. Goodman,Mona Villapianohave ETAG "+vB5UbnxFHM" Book whic...

Handbook of Eating Disorders true By:Janet Treasure,Ulrike Schmidt,Eric van Furth Published on 2003-07-11 by John Wiley & Sons This second edition of the Handbook of Eating Disorders offers a comprehensive, critical account of the whole field of eating disorders, incorporating both basic knowledge and a synthesis of the most recent developments in the area. Many of the important developments in recent years are reflected in this expanded volume such as the basic science of appetite control, the discovery of leptin and the knowledge about the neurotramsmitters involved in eating. An invaluable review of scientific knowledge and approaches to treatment of eating disorders from anorexia nervosa to obesity. * Covers basic concepts and science, clinical considerations of definition and assessment, and treatment approaches * Focuses on newer developments in research and treatment * Reflects evidence-based approaches to treatment as a guide to best practice * Includes many new chapters a...

Eating Disorders false By:Jane Bingham Published on 2008-07-01 by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP Outlines the principal eating disorders and discusses prevention and treatment. This Book was ranked at 31 by Google Books for keyword Eating Disorders. Book ID of Eating Disorders's Books is zMPmLA6XYusC, Book which was written byJane Binghamhave ETAG "PXSpe42Qk+Y" Book which was published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP since 2008-07-01 have ISBNs, ISBN 13 Code is 9780836892000 and ISBN 10 Code is 0836892003 Reading Mode in Text Status is false and Reading Mode in Image Status is true Book which have "48 Pages" is Printed at BOOK under CategoryJuvenile Nonfiction Book was written in en eBook Version Availability Status at PDF is falseand in ePub is false Book Preview Eating Disorders Free Download Eating Disorders PDF Free Eating Disorders PDF Eating Disorders Free Eating Disorders Books Eating Disorders Books Free Eating Disorders Audio Books Eating Disorde...

Eating Disorders For Dummies true By:Susan Schulherr Published on 2011-02-08 by John Wiley & Sons Do you think that you or someone you love may suffer from and eating disorder? Eating Disorders For Dummies gives you the straight facts you need to make sense of what’s happening inside you and offers a simple step-by-step procedure for developing a safe and health plan for recovery. This practical, reassuring, and gentle guide explains anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder in plain English, as well as other disorders such as bigorexia and compulsive exercising. Informative checklists help you determine whether you are suffering form an eating disorder and, if so, what impact the disorder is having or may soon have on your health. You’ll also get plenty of help in finding the right therapist, evaluating the latest treatments, and learning how to support recovery on a day-by-day basis. Discover how to: Identify eating disorder warning signs Set yourself on a sound and successfu...

Wombs with a View true By:Lawrence D. Longo,Lawrence P. Reynolds Published on 2016-05-12 by Springer The volume provides an archive of some of the most beautiful illustrations ever made of the gravid uterus with fetus and placenta, which will serve future generations of investigators, educators, and students of reproduction. The approximately two hundred figures from over one hundred volumes included are from the late fifteenth through the nineteenth century. For each author whose work is depicted in this volume, we have used the first edition or first illustrated edition. In the commentary, each volume and illustration is placed in its historical perspective, noting both the significance of that image, but also some background on the life and work of the author. For most of the works cited, there are additional references for the reader who may wish to explore these in greater depth. This volume is a unique collection not only of these historical images, but also their place in the d...

Avicenna’s Medicine false By:Mones Abu-Asab,Hakima Amri,Marc S. Micozzi Published on 2013-07-04 by Simon and Schuster The first contemporary translation of the 1,000-year-old text at the foundation of modern medicine and biology • Presents the actual words of Avicenna translated directly from the original Arabic, removing the inaccuracies and errors of most translators • Explains current medical interpretations and ways to apply Avicenna’s concepts today, particularly for individualized medicine • Reveals how Avicenna’s understanding of the “humors” corresponds directly with the biomedical classes known today as proteins, lipids, and organic acids A millennium after his life, Avicenna remains one of the most highly regarded physicians of all time. His Canon of Medicine, also known as the Qanun, is one of the most famous and influential books in the history of medicine, forming the basis for our modern understanding of human health and disease. It focused not simply on the treatment of...

Behavioral Aspects of Epilepsy true By:Gregory L. Holmes, MD,Steven C. Schachter,Dr. Dorothee GA Kasteleijn-Nolst Trenite, |MD,MPH| Published on 2007-10-15 by Demos Medical Publishing The field of epilepsy and behavior has grown considerably in the past number of years, reflecting advances in the laboratory and clinic. Behavioral Aspects of Epilepsy: Principles and Practice is the definitive text on epilepsy behavioral issues, from basic science to clinical applications, for all neurologists, psychosocial specialists, and researchers in the fields of epilepsy, neuroscience, and psychology/psychiatry. Behavioral aspects of epilepsy include a patient's experiences during seizures, his or her reaction during and between seizures, the frequency of episodes and what can be determined from the number of seizures. With contributions by dozens of leading international experts, this is the only book to cover all aspects of this critical emerging science. Adult and pediatric patients, anima...