Epilepsy hits about one person in 100, and it can start at any age. Seizures may strike often, or almost never. Attacks take many different forms, from violent convulsions and unconsciousness to flickers of "absence" as brief as a passing thought.Epilepsy and Seizures explains what we know today about this unpredictable disorder, and gives detailed, practical advice on living with it, in yourself or a loved one.Topics include: How to recognize different kinds of epilepsy How and why the brain produces various patterns What diagnostic tests and procedures are being used How drugs can help - or harm When surgery makes sense Epilepsy in pregnancy, childhood and old ageBIO:DR. DONALDWEAVER holds a Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience at Dalhousie University, Halifax where he is a Professor in the Departments of Medicine (Neurology) and Chemistry. He is actively involved in the clinical care of patients with seizure disorders. He is a past recipient of the Gowers Award from the International League Against Epilepsy, the S.Weir Mitchell Award from the American Academy of Neurology, and numerous other research awards.

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