Epilepsy, Part I, "Basic Principles and Diagnosis," Volume 107, in the"Handbook of Clinical Neurology"series offers a comprehensive review of our knowledge of the field today, including epidemiology, basic mechanisms, animal models, and topics of increasing interest such as the role of inflammation in epilepsy. It provides a comprehensive approach to description of the clinical, electrographic and imaging aspects of the epilepsies, with a clear outline of contemporary classification and the role of modern diagnostic techniques, as well as neuropsychological and psychiatric aspects of epilepsy. Chapters are authored by internationally respected neurologists with varied perspectives insuring depth to the content. "Epilepsy, Part II," "Treatment, " Volume 108, continues coverage of epilepsy with a focus on treatment. The volumes will be a very important resource for basic scientists, clinical investigators, and all health professionals treating patients with epilepsy.
*A volume in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology series, which has an unparalleled reputation as the world's most comprehensive source of information in neurology.
*International list of contributors including the leading workers in the field.
*Describes the advances which have occurred in clinical neurology and the neurosciences, their impact on the understanding of neurological disorders and on patient care."

Epilepsy, Part II, "Treatment, " Volume 108, provides a full description of epilepsy pathology and etiology, antiepileptic drug treatment, the approach to surgical evaluation and alternative procedures to be considered, in both children and adults, as well as brain stimulation and diet treatment. Economic and psychosocial issues such as stigma are fully covered. The special problems of epilepsy treatment in the developing world are described. Chapters are authored by internationally respected neurologists with varied perspectives insuring depth to the content. "Epilepsy, Part I," "Basic Principles and Diagnosis," Volume 107, establishes the scientific and practical diagnosis of epilepsy. The volumes will be a very important resource for basic scientists, clinical investigators, and all health professionals treating patients with epilepsy.
*A volume in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology series, which has an unparalleled reputation as the world's most comprehensive source of information in neurology.
*International list of contributors including the leading workers in the field.
*Describes the advances which have occurred in clinical neurology and the neurosciences, their impact on the understanding of neurological disorders and on patient care.

Clinical case studies have long been recognized as a useful adjunct to problem-based learning and continuing professional development. They emphasize the need for clinical reasoning, integrative thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork and self-directed learning - all desirable generic skills for health care professionals. Epilepsy is amongst the most frequently encountered of neurological disorders. There are important emerging clinical management issues (e.g., first seizure, therapy-resistant seizures, ICU, pregnancy) but also differential diagnosis of non-epileptic seizures (syncopy, pseudo-seizure, paroxysmal dystonic syndromes, sleep disorders, psychosis, inborn errors of metabolism, etc.). This selection of epilepsy case studies will inform and challenge clinicians at all stages in their careers. Including both common and uncommon cases, Case Studies in Epilepsy reinforces the diagnostic skills and treatment decision-making processes necessary to treat epilepsy and other seizures confidently. Written by leading experts, the cases and discussions work through differential diagnoses, treatments and social consequences in pediatric and adult patients.

Beim Umgang mit dem Alter stehen wir mehr als in anderen Lebensphasen vor der Frage, inwieweit wir es mitgestalten koennen und inwieweit wir den Vorgaben fremder Architektur unterworfen sind. Diese Frage ist nicht nur fur uns als Individuen, sondern auch fur uns als Mitglieder einer bestimmten Gruppe, als "Gesellschaft" oder als "Menschheit" jeweils von Bedeutung. Der Band untersucht die medizinische, technische, sozialwissenschaftliche und normative - rechtliche und ethische - Sicht auf diese Problematik. Dabei prasentiert er die aktuellen fachspezifischen Diskussionen mit dem Ziel, das Gesprach zwischen den mit der Altersthematik befassten Disziplinen und mit der interessierten OEffentlichkeit zu foerdern.

Das vorliegende Buch vermittelt einen kurzgefassten Uberblick uber die praoperative Diagnostik in der Epilepsiechirurgie und ermoglicht einen umfassenden Einblick in das praktische Vorgehen der interdisziplinaren Diagnostik. Dabei werden besonders aktuelle Gesichtspunkte der Patientenauswahl, Betreuung des Intensivmonitorings, der iktualen und interiktualen bildgebenden Diagnostik und neuropsychologische Untersuchungen berucksichtigt. Neben nicht-invasiven, wenig invasiven und invasiven elektrophysiologischen Untersuchungsverfahren wird die stereotaktische Ableitetechnik besprochen. Weitere Abschnitte behandeln die akute und chronische Elektrokortikographie, die neue Untersuchungsmethode Magnetenzephalographie sowie chirurgische Behandlungsverfahren.