1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910141507503321

Titolo

Epilepsy in children and adolescents [[electronic resource] /] / edited by James W. Wheless

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, West Sussex, : John Wiley & Sons, 2013

ISBN

1-119-99860-3

1-299-15805-6

1-119-99861-1

1-118-38851-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (398 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

WhelessJames

Disciplina

618.92/853

618.92853

Soggetti

Epilepsy

Epilepsy in children

Epilepsy in adolescence

Anticonvulsants

Epilepsy - Treatment

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Epidemiology and common co-morbidities of epilepsy in childhood / Jay Salpekar, Matthew Byrne, and Georgann Ferrone -- Classification and definition of seizures and epilepsy syndromes in childhood / Susan E. Combs and Phillip L. Pearl -- Initiating and withdrawing medical management / David T. Hsieh and Bhagwan Indur Moorjani -- Common genetic and neurocutaneous disorders in childhood epilepsy / Dewi Frances T. Depositario-Cabacar, William McClintock, and Tom Reehal -- Evaluating the child with seizures / Kristen Park and Susan Koh -- The use of EEG in the diagnosis of childhood epilepsy / Dave Clarke -- Imaging of pediatric epilepsy / Asim F. Choudhri -- Non-epileptic paroxysmal events of childhood / Sucheta M. Joshi -- Pharmacology of antiepileptic drugs / James W. Wheless -- Therapeutic efficacy of antiepileptic drugs / James W. Wheless -- Adverse effects of



antiepileptic drugs / James W. Wheless -- Vagus nerve stimulation therapy and epilepsy surgery / Kate Van Poppel and James W. Wheless -- Dietary therapies to treat epilepsy / James W. Wheless -- Idiopathic generalized epilepsies -- Cryptogenic and symptomatic generalized epilepsies : epilepsies with encephalopathy -- Idiopathic partial epilepsies / Freedom F. Perkins Jr -- Cryptogenic and symptomatic partial epilepsies / Stephen Fulton -- Neonatal seizures / Eric V. Hastriter -- Febrile seizures / Marie Francisca Grill -- Status epilepticus in childhood / Yu-tze Ng and Rama Maganti.

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides the contemporary, caring guidance you need to diagnose and manage seizures in a young patient. Beginning with an overview of the classification of seizure syndromes, the authors take a practical approach to a common but complex clinical challenge. Aimed at both professionals and trainees in neurology, this book will also be a useful guide for all primary health professionals caring for pediatric patients with this condition. It is intended as a foundation for further study into pediatric epilepsy and to serve as a quick, up-to-date reference for the recognition, diagnosis, b

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910819397803321

Autore

Hall Nicola

Titolo

Hand Reflexology for Practitioners : Reflex Areas, Conditions and Treatments

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016

ISBN

0-85701-227-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (220 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

WilliamsMatthew

Disciplina

615.8224

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Hand Reflexology for Practitioners; Foreword by Matthew Williams; Acknowledgements; Preface; Chapter 1 - General Introduction to Reflexology; Chapter 2- History and Theory of Reflexology; Chapter 3 - Anatomy of the Hand; Chapter 4 - Reflex Areas of the Hands; Chapter 5



- How to Give Reflexology Treatment to the Hands; Chapter 6 - Common Conditions That Can Be Treated; Chapter 7 - When to Use Reflexology and When Not to Use It; Chapter 8 - Conditions Affecting the Hands; Chapter 9 - Different Approaches to Hand Reflexology; References; Resources; Index; Blank Page

Sommario/riassunto

Definitive and in-depth, this book presents essential information for excellent hand reflexology practice. Covering history and theory, the anatomy of the hand, detailed descriptions of each reflex area and techniques for practice, this book will deepen understanding of hand reflexology and how it can be used to treat a wide range of conditions.