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Discusses all aspects of epilepsy in aging patients.

Table of Contents

Epilepsy in the Elderly: Scope of the Problem

Animal Models in Gerontology Research

Animal Models of Geriatric Epilepsy

Life and Death of Neurons in The Aging Cerebral Cortex

An in vitro model of Stroke-Induced Epilepsy: Elucidation of The roles of Glutamate and Calcium in The induction and Maintenance of Stroke-Induced Epileptogenesis

Mechanisms of Action of Antiepileptic Drugs

Epidemiology and Outcomes of Status Epilepticus in The Elderly

Diagnosing Epilepsy in the Elderly

Pharmacoepidemiology in Community-Dwelling Elderly Taking Antiepileptic Drugs

Use of Antiepileptic Medications In Nursing Homes

Age-Related Changes in Pharmacokinetics: Predictability and Assessment Methods

Factors affecting Antiepileptic Drug Pharmacokinetics in Community-Dwelling Elderly

Pharmacokinetics of Antiepileptic Drugs in Elderly Nursing Home Residents

The Impact of Epilepsy on Older Veterans

Risk and Predictability of Drug Interactions in the Elderly

Outcomes in Elderly Patients With Newly Diagnosed and Treated Epilepsy

Recruitment and Retention in Clinical trials of The Elderly

Treatment of Convulsive Status Epilepticus

Treatment of Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus

Antiepileptic Drug Formulation and Treatment in the Elderly: Biopharmaceutical Considerations

Index

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