Epilepsy - resources

Resources - epilepsy

The following organizations are good resources for information on epilepsy:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/index.html
Epilepsy Foundation -- www.epilepsy.com
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke -- www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/epilepsy
US National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus -- medlineplus.gov/epilepsy.html

Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system - illustration
The central nervous system comprises the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system includes all peripheral nerves.
Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
illustration

Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system - illustration
The central nervous system comprises the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system includes all peripheral nerves.
Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
illustration

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Review Date: 11/12/2022

Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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