Patient Education Information

Epilepsy - Good fact sheet from the American Academy of Family Physicians about epilepsy, how to treat it, and what to do if someone has a seizure.

First Aid - If you witness a person having a seizure, here are instructions on how to take care of him or her.

Atkins Diet May Reduce Seizures in Children with Epilepsy - This interesting study, from Johns Hopkins describes a small study. The results show that many epileptic children who eat a diet low in carbs and high in protein and fat have fewer seizures.

Epilepsy in Children - This fact sheet describes the educational support a child with epilepsy is entitled to receive.

Epilepsy.com - Good information and lots of support can be found at this site.

Epilepsy Canada - A number of fact sheets, including a section on myths and misconceptions, can be located by clicking on the "Facts" section of this site.

Epilepsy FAQ - These frequently asked questions and answers are from the Epilepsy Foundation.

The Epilepsy Institute - The Epilepsy Institute, a non-profit social service organization, is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with epilepsy and their families.

Epilepsy Medications - The Epilepsy Foundation explains the different medications that can be given to help control seizures.

Epilepsy Surgery - The Mayo Clinic offers this information.

Living With Epilepsy - The Epilepsy Foundation offers this in formation about living day to day with the condition.

MEDLINEPlus Medical Encyclopedia - The Health Illustrated Encyclopedia from MedlinePlus includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations. Please check the alphabetic listing for the topic you want.

Seizure Dogs - This interesting article is from the Epilepsy Foundation and describes the service dogs who have a talent for predicting seizures and caring for the owner during a seizure.

Seizure Medications - This is an excellent comparison of how two seizure drugs affect memory, attention, and other brain activities.