title: Current strategies in the medical management of epilepsy.
abstract: Epilepsy is a fascinating disorder reflective of ongoing brain activity which at times is disordered. There have been significant advances in the understanding of the pharmacology of antiepileptic drugs such that effective treatment is feasible. Understanding the epilepsies and the phenomena of epileptic seizures will permit one to successfully deal with the major issues around these syndromes and lead to a very rewarding outcome.
authors.affiliation: Roper Hospital Epilepsy Unit, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gurecki
authors.forename: B B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Wannamaker
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Plyler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000187:drug effects; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants