Bøger af Noel Day

Epilepsy is a brain condition in which a person experiences repeated seizures. It is a common and non-communicable neurological disease that affects both males as well as females of all ages across the globe. It is characterized by recurrent and spontaneous seizures caused by the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Seizures are of two types. Generalized seizures affect both sides of the brain, whereas focal seizures affect a particular part of the brain. Both hereditary and environmental factors can cause epilepsy. The resistance of excitatory neurons to fire is reduced in epilepsy. This could be due to malfunctioning inhibitory neurons or alterations in the ion channel, which results in seizures. Another mechanism of epilepsy could be the up-regulation of excitatory circuits or the down-regulation of inhibitory circuits after an incidence of brain injury. Gene therapy is being investigated as a potential and promising treatment option for epilepsy. The book presents researches and studies on epilepsy. It will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

Epilepsy is a neurological disease in which brain activity becomes aberrant, resulting in occasional seizures or episodes of unusual behavior, sensations, and loss of awareness. It is a chronic non-communicable disease that can affect both the genders across all age groups and ethnicities. Seizures refer to sudden and uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain between the brain cells. Specifically, excessive electrical discharges in a group of brain cells occurring in any part of the brain may cause seizure episodes. Seizures may vary in severity. A person may experience an extremely brief lapse in their attention or muscular jerks or may experience severe and prolonged convulsions (sudden, violent, and irregular movement of the body). Most common symptoms of epilepsy include temporary confusion, staring spells, muscle stiffness, loss of awareness, and uncontrollable jerking of arms or legs. Epilepsy can be caused due to stroke, brain tumors, head injury, drug abuse, brain infection or due to lack of oxygen during birth. It is possible to control seizures with anti-seizure medicines. In some cases, surgery may also help. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of epilepsy. It consists of contributions made by international experts. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

Epilepsy is a disorder of the central nervous system that is characterized by recurring epileptic seizures. The brain activity becomes abnormal, causes seizures and periods of sensations and unusual behavior. It affects people of all ages. These epileptic seizures are the result of excessive and abnormal neuronal activity in the cortex of the brain. These seizures range from undetectable shorter to longer periods of time. They do not have an immediate underlying cause. Some of the causes can be stroke, brain tumors, brain injury and birth defects. Epilepsy can be diagnosed through the use of electroencephalogram. Its treatment involves the use of medications in most of the cases. Surgery, neurostimulation and dietary changes are further measures of treatment. This book provides comprehensive insights into this disorder. Different approaches, evaluations and advanced research on epilepsy have been included herein. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.