Library: Epilepsy Treatment

Books

The Ketogenic Diet
John M. Freeman, MD, Jennifer B. Freeman, and Millicent T. Kelly, R.D., L.D.; 2000. This book is the only book devoted exclusively to the Ketogenic diet. It includes research findings, practical tips, parent testimonials, sample recipes and menus, and much more. The book is appropriate for parents, doctors, and dieticians.

Videos

Surgery for People with Epilepsy - two 2005 Epilepsy Today Conference presentations; Jonathan Edwards, MD and Hugh Garton, MD - 77 minutes; and Brien Smith, MD - 60 minutes (VHS and DVD)

Epilepsy Advances: A Look at What's New, What's on the Horizon, and What's Beyond - 2005 Epilepsy Today Conference presentation; Jonathan Edwards, MD; 68 minutes (VHS and DVD)

Complementary Therapies for Epilepsy - 2005 Epilepsy Today Conference presentation; Daniela Minecan, MD; 82 minutes (VHS and DVD)

How Medicines Work - explains how physicians choose and prescribe the right medication type and level for individual treatment. 1990, 9 minutes

An Introduction To The Ketogenic Diet - a treatment for pediatric epilepsy. 1994, one hour

Brochures, Booklets, Fact Sheets, and Other Materials

• Antiepileptic Medications (list of medications, with side effects, dosage, and indications)
• Blood Level Monitoring
• Carbamazepine and Extended-Release Carbamazepine
• Epilepsy: New Treatments, New Choices
• Felbatol News Releases
• Medic Alert (Order Form)
• Medicines for Epilepsy
• Neurontin News Releases
• Seizure Dogs
• Surgery for Epilepsy
• Therapies (L-Carnitine Supplementation)
• Therapies for Epilepsy: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
• Treatment and You
• VNS Therapy for Epilepsy
• What Sets Off Seizures – Seizure Triggers

Web Articles

• Identification of Potential Epilepsy Surgery Candidates
• Psychotropic Properties of Antiepileptic Drugs
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• The Application of Behavioural and Psychological Methods in Controlling Seizures
• Responsive Neurostimulator System: Clinical Trials