{"product_id":"epilepsy-for-dummies-9781394333677","title":"Epilepsy for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA conversational guide to understanding and living with epilepsy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMillions of people around the world have epilepsy, but the condition is widely misunderstood. \u003ci\u003eEpilepsy For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e breaks through outdated stigmas surrounding this complex neurological disease. The book offers a 360-degree view by incorporating medical, social, and other perspectives to help you cope with epilepsy or support someone who has been diagnosed. You'll learn about triggers and risk factors, different types of seizures, and getting a diagnosis. You'll also explore various treatment options, including medications, surgery, therapy, and neuromodulation. Beyond the basics, this guide addresses staying safe and managing associated conditions, empowering you to live well.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet up-to-date facts about epilepsy, written in terms anyone can understand\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for different seizure types\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover how family and friends can support their loved ones with epilepsy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind advice for feeling in control and living a fulfilling life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEpilepsy For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is invaluable for anyone with epilepsy, as well as their caretakers, family, and friends. It's also a great resource for educators and medical professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth A. Thiele, MD, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis an epileptologist who treats children and young adults who have complex cases of epilepsy. She's the Director of Pediatric Epilepsy at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLauren Seeley Aguirre\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning science journalist and former producer for the PBS series \u003ci\u003eNOVA\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Memory Thief and the Secrets Behind How We Remember: A Medical Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51676311126290,"sku":"9781394333677","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c2c95ea6-9d0d-4dc0-84c9-98350b014323.jpg?v=1761054339","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/epilepsy-for-dummies-9781394333677","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}