Web Resources
Seizures
Epilepsy Foundation:
An Introduction: Definition: all
seizures are caused by the same thing: a sudden change in how the cells of the
brain send electrical signals to each other.
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/answerplace/About-Epilepsy.cfm
Epilepsy Foundation – Idaho -Seizure Recognition and
First Aid
http://www.epilepsyidaho.org/seizure.htm
The Epilepsy Canada Website:
http://www.epilepsy.ca
Types of Seizures, Anticonvulsant Medication, Child and Teens
Guide
http://www.epilepsy.ca/eng/mainSet.html
Epilepsy Support Centre, Ontario:
Non-profit United Way organization that is specifically concerned with the non-medical welfare of
people with epilepsy
http://www.epilepsysupportcentre.com
Medline Plus - Medical Encyclopedia: Seizures:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003200.htm
Temporal seizures:
This type
of
seizure involves a
temporary movement disturbance, unusual sensations, or various other symptoms.
It arises from abnormal electrical activity in the temporal lobe on one or both
sides of the brain
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001399.htm
Partial (focal) seizure:
A partial seizure is
an episode of abnormal activity in a localized (specific) part of the brain
which causes changes in attention, movement, and/or behavior.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000697.htm
Petit mal seizure:
A petit mal seizure is a temporary disturbance of brain function caused by
abnormal electrical activity in the brain and characterized by abrupt,
short-term lack of conscious activity ("absence") or other abnormal
change in behavior.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000696.htm
Grand mal seizure:
A generalized tonic-clonic seizure is a
seizure involving the
entire body, usually characterized by
muscle rigidity,
violent rhythmic
muscle contractions,
and
loss of consciousness.
The condition is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the nerve cells of
the brain.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000695.htm
Seizures and Driving: Driver information by states (US):
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/answerplace/Social/driving/statedrivinglaws.cfm
Low grade tumors/seizures/surgery:
Megdad M. Zaatreh, Katrina S. Firlik, Dennis D. Spencer, and
Susan S. Spencer
Temporal lobe tumoral epilepsy: Characteristics and predictors of
surgical outcome
Neurology, Sep 2003; 61: 636 - 641.
