| Description |
56 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Just the facts |
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Just the facts.
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| Summary |
Describes what epilepsy is and the different types of seizures associated with it, what triggers them, possible medicines and treatments, and other issues related to this disease. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 53) and index. |
| Contents |
Introducing epilepsy -- Early history -- Into modern times -- A brief disturbance of the brain -- Generalized or 'whole brain seizures' -- Partial seizures -- Inside a seizure -- What can trigger a seizure? -- Are seizures harmful? -- How common is epilepsy? -- Anyone can get epilepsy -- Brain injuries -- Epilepsy in the elderly -- Medicines for epilepsy -- Other treatments -- Everyday life -- Case history: Danny Glover -- Driving -- Sports and recreation -- Education and employment -- Women and epilepsy -- Eegs and brain scans -- Medical research -- Epilepsy in the future. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.4 2.0 86955. |
| Subject |
Epilepsy -- Juvenile literature.
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Epilepsy.
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Diseases.
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| ISBN |
1403446016 library binding hardcover |
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