Epilepsy Additional Resources
Comprehensive Epilepsy Center - University of Chicago
Information on epilepsy and seizure disorders from the Neurology program.
http://ucneurology.uchicago.edu/Epilepsy/epilepsy.html
Epilepsy
Information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/epilepsy.htm
Epilepsy: Taming the Seizures
While treatment choices are many for controlling epileptic seizures, there is still much to learn about this condition.
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1999/199_epil.html
Seizures and Epilepsy: Hope Through Research
Information booklet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/seizures_and_epilepsy_htr.htm
Landau Kleffner Syndrome
A form of childhood epilepsy which results in a severe language disorder. This information is to help parents and carers and was produced in the UK.
http://www.bobjanet.demon.co.uk/lks/home.html
Epilepsy Family Study of Columbia University
Study to identify genes that play a role in causing epilepsy. We are studying families in which epilepsy may be inherited.
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/epilepsy/index.htm
Epilepsy - So What
Description of types and treatment of epilepsy and how to accept it. With links to international pages and chat. Also information on Nervus Vagus Stimulator. European based.
http://www.epilepsysowhat.net/
Epiweb
Information for parents with children who suffer from epilepsy. Includes resources, news, links, education, treatment and a notice board.
http://www.epiweb.org
Ohtahara Syndrome
Information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/ohtahara.htm
Charge-The experience of Epilepsy
Aims to promote social understanding and acceptance of this disease by demystifying the processes in the human brain which lead to seizure. Includes a bulletin board.
http://www.charge.org.uk