Beschreibung
Epilepsy is the most common neurological problem affecting children and adolescents, with an incidence rate of 1-2%. Diagnosing epilepsy in children is often complicated by age-dependent manifestations which can differ greatly from seizure disorders seen in adults. Thus, effective treatment and management depends on clinicians to establish an accurate diagnosis and choose appropriate therapy based on the likelihood of clinical benefit. Handbook of Pediatric Epilepsy will be a concise overview of seizures in infants, children, and adolescents, including a discussion of common types of seizure disorders, treatment options, recent drug developments, and evidence-based disease management guidelines.
Autorenporträt
Dr. Dredge is a board-certified pediatric neurologist. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, completed his pediatric residency at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield and pediatric neurology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Dredge practiced general pediatric neurology at Baystate Medical Center from 2009 to 2016 and joined the staff at Massachusetts General Hospital in 2016. In 12 years of practice he has had extensive experience managing patients with epilepsy, including complex, refractory cases. Since joining the MGH staff, he has had an active role in teaching Harvard medical students and neurology residents. More recently, he has taken over management of the MGH Pediatric Neuromuscular Clinic and has been focusing on acquired and inherited neuropathies. He recently was named the inaugural Verne Caviness Scholar, an endowed position aimed at investigating and treating sensory and autonomic neuropathies.
