Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide for Parents [Hardcover]

Professor John M. Freeman MD (Author), Dr. Eileen P. G. Vining MD (Author), Professor Diana J. Pillas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0801854970 | ISBN-13: 978-0801854972 | Edition: 2nd

The award-winning Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood has already become the standard resource for parents in need of comprehensive medical information about their child with epilepsy. Now this highly praised book has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in childhood, including the use of the ketogenic diet as a treatment for children who either do not respond to traditional drug therapy or who suffer intolerable side effects from medications.

In addition to providing up-to-date information about new diagnostic techniques, as well as drugs, diet, and surgical treatments, the authors have included a new chapter addressing the special needs of children with epilepsy regarding routine health care. And as they did in the book's first edition, the authors encourage children with epilepsy to actively participate in school activities and sports, and stress the importance of helping children with seizures and epilepsy to live as normal a life as possible.

Praise for the first edition, winner of the 1991 Epilepsy Foundation of America's National Book Award

"I have wanted a book like this for a long time. To my knowledge, this is the first book combining complete scientific accuracy with a caregiver's compassion and understanding."--James A. Autry, former chairman of the board, Epilepsy Foundation of America

"Optimistic in tone and broad in scope, this is a book for the parent who has a lot of detailed questions."--National Spokesman

"The book is rich in substance and detail. There is a warm, compassionate tone. At the same time, there are no-nonsense facts and figures."--Humane Medicine

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Written by associates of the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions who are also board members of the Epilepsy Foundation of America, this professional guide seeks to dispel fears and myths concerning epilepsy, as well as to help parents better understand the nature of seizures, the diagnosis, and ongoing therapy. The book builds on a tradition of comprehensive care for children with epilepsy and their families begun at Hopkins in the 1930s. Recommended for health sciences collections and public libraries with a demand for this kind of material.
- James Swanton, Albert Einstein Coll. of Medicine, New York
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

Praise for the first edition of 'Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood,' winner of the '1991 Epilepsy Foundation of America's National Book Award' "I have been involved with the epilepsy cause for twenty-three years and I can only say that I have wanted a book like this for a long time. To my knowledge, this is the first book combining complete scientific accuracy with a caregiver's compassion and understanding."--James A. Autry, former chairman of the board, Epilepsy Foundation of America "Combines a detailed description of the medical nature and treatment of epilepsy in children with an extensive discussion of the psychological aspects as well...Optimistic in tone and broad in scope, this is a book for the parent who has a lot of detailed questions."--'National Spokesman' "The book is rich in substance and detail. There is a warm, compassionate tone. At the same time, there are no-nonsense facts and figures. The authors achieve two important objectives: providing up-to-date information and conveying a sense of optimism and hope."--'Humane Medicine' "A helpful book...Discusses most concerns that parents of children with epilepsy have."--Jay Siwek, M.D., 'Washington Post'

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press; 2nd edition (January 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801854970
• ISBN-13: 978-0801854972
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,705,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Calming words for the fearful parent, March 18, 2000

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This review is from: Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide for Parents (Paperback)

I'll never forget how terrified I was when my son had his first seizure. I was sure he was going to die, and even his coming out of it just fine and his doctor's positive prognosis did not take away that sense of dread. This book did. Remarkably reader-friendly for a medical book, it really does tell you everything you wanted to know about seizures and seizure disorders, and does it in the most reassuring and calming way imaginable. A wonderful resource.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A godsend for parents of a newly diagnosed child, January 22, 2001

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This review is from: Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide for Parents (Paperback)

After hours of internet searching and bookstore browsing with not a whole lot of usable results, finding this book was great. It is clearly written, easy to understand, and covers all of the different causes for seizures, as well as medications and some discussion of the physiology of seizures. I am ordering another copy for my daughter's preschool teachers, who want to be as educated as they can be so that they are prepared for potential seizures at school.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get this book, very informative, comforting, a must read!, January 12, 2002

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Clara Barton "Laurel" (Bonita Springs, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide for Parents (Paperback)

This book contains the answers to most, if not all, of your questions regarding how seizures and epilepsy will affect your child and family. It will also help you know which questions to ask your child's physicians. It is a most complete work. In five sections it describes why seizures occur, diagnosing, treating, coping, and living with epilepsy. Please do yourself a great favor and purchase this book. It is written in language a parent will understand without previous medical knowledge and also it is written with compassion and optimism. I have recommended this book to my family and friends who wish to understand more of how epilepsy is affecting my son's life. You won't be disappointed, buy it today!