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Epilepsy

Overview:
More than two million Americans have epilepsy, a disorder that causes recurrent seizures. It can be a frightening diagnosis, but there are new ways of evaluating and treating epilepsy, and you'll learn more about them in this program.

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Part One:

What is epilepsy?
Types of seizures
Explanation of seizures
Diagnosing epilepsy
EEG monitoring
Home monitoring

Part Two:

Medications for epilepsy
Surgical treatments
Vagus nerve stimulation
What to do if someone has a seizure

Guest:
Dr. Allan Krumholz, director of the epilepsy program at the University of Maryland Medical Center and professor of neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

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Related Information:

The Maryland Epilepsy Center
Podcast: Epilepsy Overview
Preparing for Your EMU Admission
Feature Story: New Device to Treat Epileptic Seizures

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