Epilepsy - resources
Resources - epilepsyInformation
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 nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.
Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
illustration
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.