Epilepsy and brain tumors / / edited by Herbert B. Newton, Marta Maschio ; assistant editor, Lesley Michelle Pritikin ; contributor, Giuliano Avanzini [and eighteen others] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam, [Netherlands] : , : Academic Press, , 2015 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (292 p.) |
Disciplina | 616.853 |
Soggetto topico |
Epilepsy
Brain - Tumors |
ISBN | 0-12-417126-5 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Epilepsy and Brain Tumors; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Contributors; Chapter 1: Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy: Introduction and Overview; Introduction; Epilepsy: Definition, Incidence, Social Context and Treatment Options; Epilepsy in the Context of BTs: Epidemiology and Incidence; Detection, Classification, and Documentation of Seizures; The Unique Role of Epileptogenesis and Drug Resistance in BTRE; Pharmacoresistance; QoL in BTRE Patients; Impact of AEDs in BTRE Patients; Neurocognitive Evaluation and Possible Rehabilitative Programs
Health Economics and BTREReferences; Chapter 2: Overview of Epidemiology, Pathology, and Treatment of Primary Brain Tumors; Epidemiology of PBT; Pathology of Selected PBT; Diffuse Astrocytomas; Localized Astrocytomas; Oligodendrogliomas and Oligoastrocytomas; Medulloblastoma and Other Embryonal Tumors; Meningioma and Other Tumors of the Meninges; Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma; Surgical Therapy of PBT; Radiation Therapy of PBT; Chemotherapy of PBT; Molecular or ``Targeted ́ ́ Treatment; References; Chapter 3: Overview of Epidemiology, Pathology, and Treatment of Metastatic Brain Tumors Epidemiology of MBTsPathology of MBTs; Surgical Therapy of MBTs; Radiation Therapy of MBTs; Chemotherapy of MBTs; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 4: Supportive Care of Brain Tumor Patients; Introduction; Seizures and Anticonvulsant Therapy; Corticosteroids; Gastric Acid Inhibitors; Thromboembolic Complications and Anticoagulation; Dysphagia and Swallowing Disorders; Psychiatric Issues; Pain Control Issues; Palliative Care; Ethical Issues; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: Brain-Tumor-Related Epilepsy in Children; The Pediatric Perspective; Epilepsy-Associated Brain Tumors PathophysiologyEpidemiology; Brain Tumors; Seizures and Epilepsy; Presentation; Brain Tumors; Seizures and Epilepsy; General Principles of Management; History and Physical Exam; Diagnostic Evaluation; Scalp EEG; Intracranial EEG; MRI; Other Imaging Studies; Magnetic and Electrical Source Localization; Neuropsychological Assessment and Other Studies Used to Localize Eloquent Brain; Genetics; Tissue Diagnosis and Molecular Tumor Markers; Medical Management; Anticipatory Guidance; Maintenance Antiseizure Drugs; Rescue Antiseizure Drugs Role of Antiseizure Drugs in Children Without a History of SeizuresChemotherapy, Biologic Agents, and Steroids; Dietary Considerations and Alternative Therapies; Surgical Management; Goals and Approaches; Timing of Surgical Resection; Lesionectomy (Tumorectomy) Versus Lesionectomy ``Plus ́ ́; Palliative Strategies; Outcome; Future Directions; References; Chapter 6: Mechanisms of Focal Epileptogenesis; Time Course and Specificity of Acquired Epileptogenesis; References; Chapter 7: Pathophysiology of Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy; Introduction; Epidemiology of BTRE; Pathophysiology of BTRE Treatment of BTRE |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910788170003321 |
Amsterdam, [Netherlands] : , : Academic Press, , 2015 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Epilepsy and brain tumors / / edited by Herbert B. Newton, Marta Maschio ; assistant editor, Lesley Michelle Pritikin ; contributor, Giuliano Avanzini [and eighteen others] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam, [Netherlands] : , : Academic Press, , 2015 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (292 p.) |
Disciplina | 616.853 |
Soggetto topico |
Epilepsy
Brain - Tumors |
ISBN | 0-12-417126-5 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Epilepsy and Brain Tumors; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Contributors; Chapter 1: Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy: Introduction and Overview; Introduction; Epilepsy: Definition, Incidence, Social Context and Treatment Options; Epilepsy in the Context of BTs: Epidemiology and Incidence; Detection, Classification, and Documentation of Seizures; The Unique Role of Epileptogenesis and Drug Resistance in BTRE; Pharmacoresistance; QoL in BTRE Patients; Impact of AEDs in BTRE Patients; Neurocognitive Evaluation and Possible Rehabilitative Programs
Health Economics and BTREReferences; Chapter 2: Overview of Epidemiology, Pathology, and Treatment of Primary Brain Tumors; Epidemiology of PBT; Pathology of Selected PBT; Diffuse Astrocytomas; Localized Astrocytomas; Oligodendrogliomas and Oligoastrocytomas; Medulloblastoma and Other Embryonal Tumors; Meningioma and Other Tumors of the Meninges; Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma; Surgical Therapy of PBT; Radiation Therapy of PBT; Chemotherapy of PBT; Molecular or ``Targeted ́ ́ Treatment; References; Chapter 3: Overview of Epidemiology, Pathology, and Treatment of Metastatic Brain Tumors Epidemiology of MBTsPathology of MBTs; Surgical Therapy of MBTs; Radiation Therapy of MBTs; Chemotherapy of MBTs; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 4: Supportive Care of Brain Tumor Patients; Introduction; Seizures and Anticonvulsant Therapy; Corticosteroids; Gastric Acid Inhibitors; Thromboembolic Complications and Anticoagulation; Dysphagia and Swallowing Disorders; Psychiatric Issues; Pain Control Issues; Palliative Care; Ethical Issues; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: Brain-Tumor-Related Epilepsy in Children; The Pediatric Perspective; Epilepsy-Associated Brain Tumors PathophysiologyEpidemiology; Brain Tumors; Seizures and Epilepsy; Presentation; Brain Tumors; Seizures and Epilepsy; General Principles of Management; History and Physical Exam; Diagnostic Evaluation; Scalp EEG; Intracranial EEG; MRI; Other Imaging Studies; Magnetic and Electrical Source Localization; Neuropsychological Assessment and Other Studies Used to Localize Eloquent Brain; Genetics; Tissue Diagnosis and Molecular Tumor Markers; Medical Management; Anticipatory Guidance; Maintenance Antiseizure Drugs; Rescue Antiseizure Drugs Role of Antiseizure Drugs in Children Without a History of SeizuresChemotherapy, Biologic Agents, and Steroids; Dietary Considerations and Alternative Therapies; Surgical Management; Goals and Approaches; Timing of Surgical Resection; Lesionectomy (Tumorectomy) Versus Lesionectomy ``Plus ́ ́; Palliative Strategies; Outcome; Future Directions; References; Chapter 6: Mechanisms of Focal Epileptogenesis; Time Course and Specificity of Acquired Epileptogenesis; References; Chapter 7: Pathophysiology of Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy; Introduction; Epidemiology of BTRE; Pathophysiology of BTRE Treatment of BTRE |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910828825403321 |
Amsterdam, [Netherlands] : , : Academic Press, , 2015 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Progressive myoclonus epilepsies : state of the art / / edited by Berge A. Minassian, Pasquale Striano and Giuliano Avanzini ; preface by Antonio V. Delgado-Escueta |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Montrouge, France : , : John Libbey Eurotext, , 2017 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (206 pages) : illustrations, photographs |
Disciplina | 616.84 |
Collana | Mariani Foundation Paediatric Neurology |
Soggetto topico | Myoclonus |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN | 2-7420-1524-8 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910467163503321 |
Montrouge, France : , : John Libbey Eurotext, , 2017 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Progressive myoclonus epilepsies : state of the art / / edited by Berge A. Minassian, Pasquale Striano and Giuliano Avanzini ; preface by Antonio V. Delgado-Escueta |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Montrouge, France : , : John Libbey Eurotext, , 2017 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (206 pages) : illustrations, photographs |
Disciplina | 616.84 |
Collana | Mariani Foundation Paediatric Neurology |
Soggetto topico | Myoclonus |
ISBN | 2-7420-1524-8 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910795241603321 |
Montrouge, France : , : John Libbey Eurotext, , 2017 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Progressive myoclonus epilepsies : state of the art / / edited by Berge A. Minassian, Pasquale Striano and Giuliano Avanzini ; preface by Antonio V. Delgado-Escueta |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Montrouge, France : , : John Libbey Eurotext, , 2017 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (206 pages) : illustrations, photographs |
Disciplina | 616.84 |
Collana | Mariani Foundation Paediatric Neurology |
Soggetto topico | Myoclonus |
ISBN | 2-7420-1524-8 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910810028403321 |
Montrouge, France : , : John Libbey Eurotext, , 2017 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The treatment of epilepsy / / edited by Simon D. Shorvon [and three others] ; foreword by Giuliano Avanzini |
Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Malden, Massachusetts : , : Blackwell Publishing, , 2004 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (948 p.) |
Disciplina | 616.85306 |
Soggetto topico | Epilepsy - Treatment |
ISBN |
0-470-75245-9
1-280-19934-2 9786610199341 0-470-75246-7 1-4051-2826-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
The Treatment of Epilepsy; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Preface to the Second Edition; Preface to the First Edition; The Drug Treatment of Epilepsy Between 1938 and 1955, with Special Reference to the Journal of Epilepsia to the International League Against Epilepsy; SECTION 1: Introduction; 1 Definitions and Classification of Epilepsy; 2 Epidemiology and Prognosis of Epilepsy and its Treatment; 3 Sudden Death in Epilepsy; 4 Aetiology of Epilepsy; 5 Differential Diagnosis of Epilepsy; 6 Mechanisms of Epileptogenesis; 7 Mechanisms of Drug Resistance in Epilepsy
8 Antiepileptic Drug Discovery9 Mechanisms of Antiepileptic Drug Action; 10 Drug Interactions in Epilepsy; SECTION 2: Principles of Medical Treatment; 11 General Principles of Medical Treatment; 12 Management of Newly Diagnosed Epilepsy; 13 Management of Epilepsy in Remission; 14 Management of Epilepsy in Infants; 15 Management of Epilepsy in Children; 16 Management of Epilepsy in the Elderly Person; 17 Management of Epilepsy in People with Learning Disability; 18 Emergency Treatment of Seizures and Status Epilepticus; 19 Treatment of Epilepsy in General Medical Conditions 20 Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders in Epilepsy21 The Ketogenic Diet; 22 Complementary and Alternative Treatments in Epilepsy; 23 Reproductive Aspects of Epilepsy Treatment; 24 Genetic Counselling in Epilepsy; 25 Diagnosis and Treatment of Non-Epileptic Seizures; SECTION 3: Drugs Used in the Treatment of Epilepsy; 26 The Choice of Drugs andApproach to Drug Treatments in Partial Epilepsy; 27 Acetazolamide; 28 Carbamazepine; 29 Clobazam; 30 Clonazepam; 31 Short-Acting and Other Benzodiazepines; 32 Ethosuximide; 33 Felbamate; 34 Fosphenytoin; 35 Gabapentin; 36 Lamotrigine; 37 Levetiracetam 38 Oxcarbazepine39 Phenobarbital, Primidone and Other Barbiturates; 40 Phenytoin; 41 Piracetam; 42 Pregabalin; 43 Rufinamide; 44 Tiagabine; 45 Topiramate; 46 Valproate; 47 Vigabatrin; 48 Zonisamide; 49 Other Drugs More Rarely Used in the Treatment of Epilepsy; 50 Antiepileptic Drugs in Clinical Trials; SECTION 4: Presurgical Evaluation of Epilepsy and Epilepsy Surgery; 51 Introduction to Epilepsy Surgery and its Presurgical Assessment; 52 The Scalp EEG in Presurgical Evaluation of Epilepsy; 53 Invasive EEG in Presurgical Evaluation of Epilepsy; 54 MEG in Presurgical Evaluation of Epilepsy 55 MRI in Presurgical Evaluation of Epilepsy56 PET and SPECT in Presurgical Evaluation of Epilepsy; 57 New Physiological and Radiological Investigations in the Presurgical Evaluation of Epilepsy; Colour plates are found between pp. 670-671; 58 Psychological Testing in Presurgical Evaluation of Epilepsy; 59 The Role of Psychiatric Assessment in Presurgical Evaluation of Epilepsy; 60 Surgery of Hippocampal Sclerosis; 61 Resective Surgery of Neoplastic Lesions for Epilepsy; 62 Resective Surgery of Vascular and Infective Lesions for Epilepsy; 63 Surgery of Cortical Dysgenesis for Epilepsy 64 Surgery of Post-Traumatic Epilepsy |
Record Nr. | UNISA-996213217903316 |
Malden, Massachusetts : , : Blackwell Publishing, , 2004 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. di Salerno | ||
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