Epilepsy - resources

Resources - epilepsy

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The following organizations are good resources for information on epilepsy :

Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which a person has repeated seizures over time. Seizures are episodes of uncontrolled and abnormal firing of brain c...

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Epilepsy Foundation -- www.epilepsy.com
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke -- www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/epilepsy/epilepsy.htm
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- www.cdc.gov/epilepsy

Central nervous system - illustration

The central nervous system is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system includes all peripheral nerves.

Central nervous system

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Central nervous system - illustration

The central nervous system is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system includes all peripheral nerves.

Central nervous system

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Review Date: 11/12/2016

Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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