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."..it is possible to start the book anywhere or to read through from the beginning to the
end....a very readable and useful monograph...In general, the clarifying power of the book results from the combination of illustrative artwork and brief texts." --American Medical Association
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In the last five years, approximately 2.7 million people have been treated for epilepsy and it is estimated that as much as one in one-hundred of the world's population will develop epilepsy during their lifetime. It is further estimated that 60 million people worldwide have epilepsy and in the United States alone, between seventy to eighty thousand people are newly diagnosed each year. Despite being such a common problem, most people know little about the disorder and people with epilepsy feel stigmatized. Filled with illustrations on almost every page and boasting an attractive and stimulating layout, Epilepsy Explained offers a wealth of crystal clear information on epilepsy, intended for patients, family members, friends, and caregivers. This down-to-earth book is divided into easy-to-digest sections that address such fundamental questions as what epilepsy is, what happens in different types of epileptic seizures, how epilepsy is diagnosed, and how seizures are treated. The authors include much-needed information on numerous topics, including living successfully with seizures, patients rights, and current drugs used to treat epilepsy--all described with directness and clarity, with many real-life examples that shed light on how the topic under discussion affects people with epilepsy. The book includes information for particular groups of readers such as women, children, and teens. It has an easy-to-follow organization, is clearly structured and has a detailed index and glossary, allowing readers to easily find specific information pertaining to their condition. Written by physicians who work daily with epilepsy, this clear and engaging book provides people with the knowledge they need to make informed choices about their illness.
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A very easy to read book that contains a lot of information. Useful for all readers!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
If only this had existed when I was a kid
17 Mar 2010
Format:Paperback
I didn't like how repetitious this book was. It made it interesting and easy to use, but became boring after awhile. It is a book I could finally identify with and made me feel normal. I loved the criticism of the absurd laws that exist, singling out Epileptics. They are completely arbitrary and do nothing to help anyone. If these driving laws continue to exist I think they should make everyone who has angina abide by similar laws just to make a point of how stupid it all is. I think this is a book everyone should read. The only problem is, I don't thin anyone will read it if they themselves aren't epileptic or know someone who is.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great book to get if you want to learn a lot about Epilepsy without a bunch of medical terminology. Easy to understand!
12 Feb 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is much easier to understand then other books I've read that mostly cover clinical studies using mostly medical and technical terminology. Its also far less boring.
I have Epilepsy, and this book has helped me a lot. I have ordered it three times, because two of them I gave to others in my life to help them better understand Epilepsy. Having seizures is only part of what comes with Epilepsy. People don't realize how many types of seizures there are.
My friends, family members and even my therapist, have become more aware of what to look for, how to treat me and how to better understand what I deal with when it comes to having Epilepsy and the types of seizures I have.
Its a great book! Highly recommend it!
I have Epilepsy, and this book has helped me a lot. I have ordered it three times, because two of them I gave to others in my life to help them better understand Epilepsy. Having seizures is only part of what comes with Epilepsy. People don't realize how many types of seizures there are.
My friends, family members and even my therapist, have become more aware of what to look for, how to treat me and how to better understand what I deal with when it comes to having Epilepsy and the types of seizures I have.
Its a great book! Highly recommend it!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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15 April 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I needed information on adult seizures. This book was helpful. I rececived it fast and it was in the condition stated. Thank you
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