{"product_id":"epilepsy-a-queen-square-textbook","title":"Epilepsy: A Queen Square Textbook","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-asin=\"0993745598\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-id=\"7y9w7h-rgk3d4-2xixgp-6jetc1\" data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"3xu427-hdulpm-xey1d9-kajk0v\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-asin=\"1975136373\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-asin=\"0323870279\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-id=\"dnap96-xroxzf-25f0ip-847ayj\" data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eComprehensive, cutting-edge guide to adult epilepsy from the renowned Queen Square specialists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eEpilepsy: A Queen Square Textbook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivers an authoritative and up-to-date overview of the causes, consequences, diagnosis, and treatment of epilepsy in adults. Written by the distinguished Queen Square Epilepsy group, this complete resource synthesises the relevant evidence and applies the latest knowledge to clinical practice, with points of practical importance highlighted throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis essential reference covers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFundamental aspects:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The neurosciences of epilepsy and epileptogenesis, neurophysiology, medical imaging, epidemiology, genetics and the spectrum of epileptic seizures and epilepsies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eClinical management:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment, neuropsychology, non-pharmacological therapies, status epilepticus, reproduction, epilepsy in older people, sleep, and neurodegeneration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eCurrent challenges:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsychiatric and somatic comorbidities, sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), functional dissociative seizures, driving and the law\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eContemporary issues and emerging technologies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Climate change impacts, the role of artificial intelligence in diagnosis and treatment, and future perspectives in epilepsy management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eEpilepsy: A Queen Square Textbook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals involved in epilepsy care and research, including neurologists, nurses, neuroscientists, and psychologists―from trainees through to established specialists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003eJOHN S. DUNCAN is Professor of Neurology at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and Consultant Neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. He serves as Governor of UCLH NHS Foundation Trust and Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the Epilepsy Research Institute. Previously, he was Chair of ILAE Neuroimaging and Diagnostic Methods Committees, Medical Director of Epilepsy Society, Clinical Director of Queen Square Division of UCL Hospitals, Head of Department of Epilepsy at the Institute of Neurology, and President of the British branch of ILAE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEY SANDER is Professor of Neurology at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Consultant Neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and Professor of Neurology at West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. He is a Trustee of SUDEP Action and serves on the Editorial Board of The Lancet Neurology. Previously, he was Head of Department of Epilepsy at the Institute of Neurology, Member of the Management Committee of the International League Against Epilepsy, Member of the Executive Committee of the International Bureau for Epilepsy, Medical Director of Epilepsy Society, Director for Research \u0026amp; Development at Stichting Epilepsie Instellingen Nederland (SEIN), and Director of the WHO Centre for Research \u0026amp; Training in Neurosciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Editors vii\u003cbr\u003eList of Contributors ix\u003cbr\u003eForewords xi\u003cbr\u003ePreface xiv\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements xvi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 What Is Epilepsy? 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 Epidemiology and Natural History 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 The Spectrum of Seizures and Epilepsies 14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 Risk Factors for Epilepsy 31\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 Genetics of Epilepsy 43\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 Neuroscience of Epilepsy 50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 Neurophysiology 60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 Neuroimaging 77\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 The Role of Neuropsychology in the Management of People with Epilepsy 95\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 First Seizure Clinic, Differential Diagnosis 104\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11 Medical Treatment 112\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 Dietary, Psychological and Complementary Therapies 147\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13 Epilepsy in the Acute Medical Unit 151\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 Status Epilepticus 159\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 Epilepsy Surgery 167\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16 Epilepsy and Reproduction 183\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 Epilepsy in Later Life 193\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18 Sleep and Epilepsy 199\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19 Epilepsy, Driving, and the Law 206\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 Climate Change and Epilepsy 215\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21 Premature Mortality and Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy 219\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 Epilepsy and Neurodegeneration 225\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23 Neuropsychiatric Aspects of Epilepsy 235\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24 Functional Dissociative Seizures 241\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 Big Data and Artificial Intelligence 252\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 Future Perspectives for Epilepsy 266\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex 274\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOOKREAD™ 5-STEP SATISFACTION GUARANTEE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. No Risk, 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. \u003cbr\u003e2. instant download. 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