title: Childhood epilepsies--a measure of concern.
abstract: Childhood epilepsies are a serious and sizeable problem, and children with epilepsy have many needs. Epidemiological studies carried out 20-30 years ago provided valuable information on the incidence and prevalence of epilepsy in children. However, the causes of epilepsies in most children still remain unidentified. Following the introduction of an international classification of epilepsies and sophisticated brain scanning techniques, new population-based studies should now be performed to determine the prevalence and long-term outcome of the various types of epilepsy in children. These studies will undoubtedly lead to a greater understanding of childhood epilepsies and should result in better management of this condition.
authors.affiliation: King's College School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK.
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Ross
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants