Epilepsy: A Guide to Balancing Your Life.(New Releases)(Brief article)(Book review)

The Exceptional Parent | July 1, 2007 | Copyright

Epilepsy A Guide to Balancing Your Life By Ilo E. Leppik, MD An American Academy of Neurology Press Quality of Life Guide

New for 2007! Epilepsy is the most common neurologic disorder in children, adults, and the elderly. The Epilepsy Foundation estimates that over 2.7 million people in the U.S have epilepsy, and an additional 181,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Despite these numbers, epilepsy is often misunderstood. Individuals diagnosed with epilepsy face many difficulties and lifestyle changes. A proper understanding of epilepsy is a vital first step toward ...

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