The essential guide for physicians, healthcare professionals and social services dealing with epileptic encephalopathies. The present book covers the long-term evolution of epileptic encephalopathies in terms of clinical symptomatology, cognitive functions, treatment strategies and social care options. It will help clinicians, healthcare practitioners and social service professionals to better understand the natural history of epileptic encephalopathies, to identify specific management issues and to develop appropriate care strategies for this category of patients.
All the necessary information on 6 molecules called “orphan drugs” used in the treatment of some epileptic syndromes. More than half of epilepsies start before the age of 20 years and nearly 25% of them are refractory. Two problems arise: - It is essential to treat them so that brain development continues as normally as possible. - There are few drugs available. This work outlines 6 molecules in detail that are specifically used in epileptic encephalopathies. Every aspect of these molecules is discussed, including drug development, indication, efficacy, cost, etc. Drafted by international experts in the field of epileptology, this book provides all the necessary information on orphan drugs and their clinical use.
The essential guide for physicians, healthcare professionals and social services dealing with epileptic encephalopathies. The present book covers the long-term evolution of epileptic encephalopathies in terms of clinical symptomatology, cognitive functions, treatment strategies and social care options. It will help clinicians, healthcare practitioners and social service professionals to better understand the natural history of epileptic encephalopathies, to identify specific management issues and to develop appropriate care strategies for this category of patients.
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