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==[[Epilepsy overview|Overview]]==
 
==[[Epilepsy historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==
 
==[[Epilepsy classification|Classification]]==
 
==[[Epilepsy pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==
 
==[[Epilepsy causes|Causes]]==
 
==[[Epilepsy differential diagnosis|Differentiating Epilepsy from other Diseases]]==
 
==[[Epilepsy epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
 
==[[Epilepsy risk factors|Risk Factors]]==
 
==[[Epilepsy screening|Screening]]==
 
==[[Epilepsy natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==
 
==Diagnosis==
[[Epilepsy diagnostic study of choice|Diagnostic Study of Choice]] | [[Epilepsy history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Epilepsy physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Epilepsy laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Epilepsy eeg|EEG]] | [[Epilepsy x ray|X Ray]] | [[Epilepsy CT|CT]] | [[Epilepsy MRI|MRI]] | [[Epilepsy echocardiography or ultrasound|Echocardiography or Ultrasound]] | [[Epilepsy other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Epilepsy other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]
 
==Treatment==
[[Epilepsy medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Epilepsy surgery|Surgery]] | [[Epilepsy primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Epilepsy secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | [[Epilepsy cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] |  [[Epilepsy future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]]
 
==Case Studies==
 
[[Epilepsy case study one|Case #1]]


==Related Chapters==
==Related Chapters==
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==External Links==
==External Links==
===Patient Resources===
===Professional Resources===
*[http://www.epilepsy.org.uk/info/index.html Epilepsy information and advice] from [[Epilepsy Action]].
*[http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/epilepsy/epilepsy.htm Epilepsy Information Page] from the [[National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke]].
 
*[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/epilepsy.html Health Topics: Epilepsy] from [[MedlinePlus]].
*[http://www.epilepsy.com/ Epilepsy.com] from the [http://www.epilepsytdp.org/ Epilepsy Therapy Development Project].
*[http://www.epilepsynse.org.uk/pages/info/leaflets/index.cfm Information on epilepsy] from the [[National Society for Epilepsy]].
*[http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/answerplace/ Answerplace] from the [http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/ Epilepsy Foundation].
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===Professional resources===
*[http://www.ilae.org International League Against Epilepsy].
*[http://www.ilae.org International League Against Epilepsy].
*[http://www.e-epilepsy.org.uk/ e-epilepsy] from the [[National Society for Epilepsy]].
*[http://www.e-epilepsy.org.uk/ e-epilepsy] from the [[National Society for Epilepsy]].
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*[[Epilepsy Currents]] from [http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/tocrender.fcgi?journal=201&action=archive PubMed Central]
*[[Epilepsy Currents]] from [http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/tocrender.fcgi?journal=201&action=archive PubMed Central]


===Lists of organizations===
===Lists of Organizations===
Many organisations provide regional support for those with epilepsy, their families and professionals in the field. Lists of such groups can be found at:
Many organisations provide regional support for those with epilepsy, their families and professionals in the field. Lists of such groups can be found at:
*[http://www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/epilepsy_websites.html Epilepsy.com: Epilepsy Websites].
*[http://www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/epilepsy_websites.html Epilepsy.com: Epilepsy Websites].
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Overview

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Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Epilepsy from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Study of Choice | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | EEG | X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

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Many organisations provide regional support for those with epilepsy, their families and professionals in the field. Lists of such groups can be found at:


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