Designed to be read cover-to-cover, this highly practical reference covers basic science, assessment, and treatment and uses clear, succinct narratives, lists, tables, and illustrations to present the essential information needed to understand all aspects [books.google.de]

He has been the Editor in Chief, JAMA Neurology (1997- present) and a member of the Editorial Board of JAMA (1997-present). [books.google.com]

It can present with intellectual disability, but some family members could present only with epilepsy ( Hardies et al 2013 ). [medlink.com]

Febrile convulsions in children: relationship of family history to type of convulsions and age at presentation. [psj.mums.ac.ir]

Initial evaluation should determine whether features of a complex seizure are present and identify the source of fever. [aafp.org]

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  Other names for generalised epilepsy with febrile seizures plus (GEFS+) Genetic epilepsy with febrile seizures plus Symptoms The seizure types in this syndrome vary from person to person. [epilepsy.org.uk]

[…] considered in children aged 12-18 months, because clinical signs and symptoms of bacterial meningitis may be subtle in this age group In children older than 18 months, the decision to perform lumbar puncture rests on the clinical suspicion of meningitis See Workup [emedicine.medscape.com]

The typical EEG recording lasts 30 - 45 minutes, although longer EEGs may be performed [6,15] Recommendations for ordering EEGs AAN recommendations The American Academy of Neurology states that a routine EEG should be considered part of the workup for [straighthealthcare.com]

Management and treatment As most patients with GEFS+ have a mild phenotype, treatment may not be necessary. Seizure control with antiepileptic drugs is essential in patients with recurrent seizures. [orpha.net]

Treatment Treatment very much depends on the seizure type or types each person has. For children (and adults) who only have febrile convulsions, regular treatment with epilepsy medicines is not usually required. [epilepsy.org.uk]

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Section three covers treatment with a thorough review of basic principles, all classes of antiepileptic drugs, stimulation therapy, surgery, and dietary and alternative therapies. [books.google.de]

UCB Pharma SA assumes no responsibility of the views expressed and recommended treatments in these volumes. [epilepsy.com]

Prognosis The overall prognosis depends on the exact phenotype within the GEFS+ spectrum. In patients with mild phenotypes (FS, FS+) seizures often remit by adolescence. [orpha.net]

Prognosis Seizures usually remit by mid-childhood (median 11 years). Development is usually normal. Differential diagnosis Febrile seizures. [epilepsy.com]

Prognosis The vast majority of febrile seizures are short and harmless. There is no evidence that short febrile seizures cause brain damage. [childneurologyfoundation.org]

Prognosis [ 1, 14 ] Generally the prognosis is very good: By definition, febrile seizures do not recur beyond the age of 5 years approximately. [patient.info]

AS-GI: no↑risk of epilepsy(P:0-001), good prognosis. AS-nGI had no difference from US for sz recurrence (P:0.451), worse overall neurological prognosis. Epilepsia, 2014 48 Vaccination-induced FS Very Rare, with or without presence of fever. [slideplayer.com]

The first section of the book introduces the clinical aspects of the science of epileptology with chapters on pathophysiology, genetics, classification, syndromes, epidemiology, etiology, and differential diagnosis. [books.google.de]

Etiology Purely genetic disorder with profound heterogeneity. Inheritance is generally autosomal dominant with incomplete penetrance, but this may not be the only situation. Two loci are on chromosome 19q (GEFS+) and chromosome 2q (GEFS2). [epilepsy.com]

Etiology Mutations in SCN1A (2q24.3) (most commonly) and SCN1B (19q13.12) have been identified as causal in several families with GEFS+. These genes encode two subunits of the neuronal sodium channel. [orpha.net]

Etiology and Basic Mechanisms GEFS + is a genetic disorder that has been recognized through study of large multiplex families where there is clinical genetic evidence of a gene of major effect. [neupsykey.com]

These conditions may have a genetic etiology, but the genetic defect is associated with a separate disorder that predisposes to seizures. [bcidaho.com]

The first section of the book introduces the clinical aspects of the science of epileptology with chapters on pathophysiology, genetics, classification, syndromes, epidemiology, etiology, and differential diagnosis. [books.google.de]

Summary Epidemiology Prevalence is unknown but hundreds of cases have been described in the literature. Clinical description Phenotypes in patients can be variable, ranging from simple FS to epileptic encephalopathies including MAE and DS. [orpha.net]

No formal epidemiologic studies of GEFS + have been performed. [neupsykey.com]

Evidence suggests, however, that they have little connection with cognitive function, so the prognosis for normal neurologic function is excellent in children with febrile seizures. [1] Epidemiologic studies have led to the division of febrile seizures [emedicine.medscape.com]

Guidelines for epidemiologic studies on epilepsy. Commission on Epidemiology and Prognosis, International League Against Epilepsy. Epilepsia 6. Germano IM, Zhang YF, Sperber EF, Moshe SL. [slideplayer.com]

The first section of the book introduces the clinical aspects of the science of epileptology with chapters on pathophysiology, genetics, classification, syndromes, epidemiology, etiology, and differential diagnosis. [books.google.de]

Individuals may also present with SMEI, characterized by generally tonic-clonic seizures, impaired psychomotor development, myoclonic seizures, ataxia, and poor response to many anticonvulsants. [1] [6] Pathophysiology [ edit ] Type 1 [ edit ] Figure [en.wikipedia.org]

It addresses abnormalities in inhibitory mechanisms, epilepsy-related changes to the immune system, development of pharmacoresistance caused by chronic exposure to antiepileptic drugs, and novel therapeutic strategies for preventing or slowing down the [books.google.de]

Preventive treatment involving daily use of antiseizure medicines is not recommended because of their potential for harmful side effects. [childneurologyfoundation.org]

If, however, preventing subsequent febrile seizures is essential, oral diazepam would be the treatment of choice. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Continuous or intermittent antiepileptic or antipyretic medication is not recommended for the prevention of recurrent febrile seizures. [aafp.org]

Giving these medicines around the clock is not recommended and won't prevent febrile seizures. [kidshealth.org]