An international group of recognised experts has contributed to this volume to discuss a variety of topics on epilepsy. This volume is not a comprehensive overview of the entire field of epilepsy, but each discussion is focused and will be valuable to both investigators and practitioners.

The subject matter is diverse, including new concepts in brain circuitry involved in seizure generation, a discussion on reflex epilepsy, reviews and updates on juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, the role of EEG in epilepsy evaluation, the novel possibility of employing scalp EEG for seizure prediction, the roles of vagus nerve stimulation and other neuromodulatory therapies, non-epileptic seizures, and, no less important, some of the psychosocial issues that confront the patient and his or her family.

Contents
Preface
1 Brain Circuits Responsible for Seizure Generation, Propagation, and Control: Insights from Preclinical Research
2 Role of EEG in Epilepsy
3 Nonlinear Epilepsy Forewarning by Support Vector Machines
4 Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy: An Update
5 Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy — A Maturation Syndrome Coming of Age
6 Reflex Epilepsy
7 Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy for Epilepsy
8 Neuromodulation Therapy: Nonmedical, Nonsurgical Treatment for Intractable Epilepsy
9 Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Spells
10 Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures in a Surgical Epilepsy Unit: Experience and a Comprehensive Review
11 Quality of Life Issues in Epilepsy
12 Marriage of Epileptic Patients

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