Epilepsy - resources
Resources - epilepsyInformation
The following organizations are good resources for information on epilepsy:
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which a person has repeated seizures over time. Seizures are episodes of uncontrolled and abnormal electrical activi...

- 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-and-seizures
- 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
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Review Date: 10/27/2024
Reviewed By: Laura J. Martin, MD, MPH, ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Atlanta, GA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.