PPT-Current Therapy for Epilepsy

J Layne Moore MD MPH Professor Neurology Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Epilepsy A disease known from antiquity Initially thought to be from the attack of a spirit or demon. Natalie Hendon MD. Virginia Mason Medical Center. February 21, 2015. Learning Objectives. Medical use of cannabis. 2700 BCE – Chinese physicians. Treatment of menstrual disorders, gout, rheumatism, malaria, constipation, and absent-mindedness. Chapter . 8: . Seizure . disorders. PowerPoint Slides. Seizure. The term . seizure . refers to an involuntary spasm or contraction of muscles.. Epilepsy. Seizures are a symptom of epilepsy and epilepsy is defined as having at least two seizures. In epilepsy, the brain has an underlying tendency to produce sudden bursts of electrical energy that disrupt other brain functions. Epilepsy is an underlying condition that affects the delicate systems that govern how electrical energy behaves in the brain, making it susceptible to recurring seizures.. CLAE 2016. Dr. Mark Sadler. Dalhousie University. Halifax, NS. Disclosures. I have received honoraria from Eisai and UCB Canada. I have no disclosures relevant to this presentation. Previous Speakers. New, alternative, and experimental. Olgica Laban-Grant, MD. Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group. Seizures are defined as abnormal discharge of electrical activity of brain resulting in transient impairment of motor, sensory or mental function.. What is epilepsy?. Why should we learn about epilepsy?. Medical aspects of epilepsy. Common myths and misconceptions about epilepsy. What can you do to mitigate the problem?. Summary . 2. Dr R P Joshi. S. timulation of the . A. nterior . N. ucleus of the . T. halamus for . E. pilepsy. Professor Ley Sander MD PhD FRCP. 2. Current Treatments for Epilepsy. Antiepileptic Drugs. Up to 70% seizure-free . *. Assist. . Fatma Dilek TURAN GÜHOPUR. *AKDENİZ UNIVERSTY, NURSING FACULTY. Impact. of Music . Therapy. in Management of . Childhood. . Epilepsy. : A . Systematic. . Review. MUSIC THERAPY in EPILEPSY. ICD-9-CM ICD-10-CM 345.01 Generalized nonconvulsive epilepsy, with intractable epilepsy G40.A11 Absence epileptic syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus G40.A19 Absence epile 1 Position Statement by the ILAE Task Force on Nosology and Definitions Authors: Sameer M Zuberi 1 , Elaine Wirrell 2 , Elissa Yozawitz 3 , Jo M Wilmshurst 4 , Nicola Specchio 5 , Kate Riney 6 2014 Pharmacology , Institute of Translational Medicine DRUG REFRACTORY JUVENILE MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY: NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE AND PSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOMS September 2014 Jordana Walsh 1 C ONTENTS Ack 89 BY. DR. OKEKE, VICTOR CHIBUZOR. Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital,. Benin City . 7. tH. September 2022. 1. OUTLINE. INTRODUCTION. EPIDAETIOLOGY. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY. EMOLOGY. CLASSIFICATION. TYPES OF SEIZURES. M.V.Sc Scholar. Bihar Veterinary College. B.A.S.U. Patna. VCM-604. What is Epilepsy-. It is a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.. Phil Tittensor . Executive. Chair – Phil . Tittensor. Vice Chair/ Website Co-ordinator– Caryn Jory. Secretary – Debbie Coker. Membership Secretary – Sarah Tittensor. Treasurer and Conference Organiser – Carrie Burke.