title: Epilepsy.
abstract: This issue provides a clinical overview of epilepsy, focusing on diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and further considerations. The content of In the Clinic is drawn from the clinical information and education resources of the American College of Physicians (ACP), including MKSAP (Medical Knowledge and Self-Assessment Program). Annals of Internal Medicine editors develop In the Clinic in collaboration with the ACP's Medical Education and Publishing divisions and with the assistance of additional science writers and physician writers.
authors.forename: Kaarkuzhali B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Krishnamurthy
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003645:Death, Sudden / Q000517:prevention & control; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D057545:Social Stigma
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants