Epilepsy, Behaviour and Cognitive Function

by Michael R. Trimble (Editor)

The cognitive and behavioral complications of epilepsy are recognized as important factors in the management of patients, and a group of specialists presents here the latest information on the relationships among seizures, EEG discharges, and the effects of anticonvulsant drugs on cognition and behavior. The methods and the problems inherent in measuring the effects of epilepsy, its complications and its treatment on mood, memory, performance and achievement are examined and discussed.

224 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1988