References from Scientific Articles that underscore the basic brain physiology behind the programs of The Institutes.

“Advances in the diagnosis and management of pediatric seizure disorders in the twentieth century.” Camfield et al. Journal of Pediatrics June 2000, pp 847-849.

“Antiepileptic drugs and apoptosis in the developing brain.” Bittigau, et al. Ann NY Academy of Science. May 2003;993:13-14; discussion 123-4. Abstract.

“Behavioral control of intractable idiopathic seizures: I. Self-regulation of end-tidal carbon dioxide.” Fried et al. Psychosom Med Jul 1984. Abstract.

“Brain, Repair Yourself.” Fred Gage. Scientific American, September 2003, pp. 47-53.

“Cognitive and behavioral effects of antiepileptic drugs.” Devinsky, Orin. Epilepsia 1995:36 Suppl 2:46-65. Abstract.

“Cognitive side effects of antiepileptic drugs in children.” Loring and Meador. Neurology. Mar 2004 23;62(6):72-7. Abstract.

“Discontinuing Antiepileptic Drugs.” Berg et al. Epilepsy: A comprehensive Textbook. Chapter 115, pp 1275

“Effect of diaphragmatic respiration with end-tidal CO2 biofeedback on respiration, EEG, and seizure frequency in idiopathic epilepsy.” Fried et al. Ann NY Acad Sci. 190:602:67-96. Abstract.

“Efficacy of the Atkins diet as therapy for intractable epilepsy.” Kossoff et al. Neurology Dec 2003 23;61(12):1789-91. Abstract.

“Language Disturbances as Side Effects of Topiramate and Zonisamide Therapy.” Ojemann, LM, et al, Epilepsy Behav. Dec 2001; 2(6): 579-584. Abstract.

“Newer antiepileptic drugs and cognitive issues.” Aldenkamp, et al. Epilepsia. 2003;44 Suppl 4:21-9. Abstract.

“The impact of hypercarbia on the evolution of brain injury in a porcine model of traumatic brain injury and systemic hemorrhage.” Glass et al. J. Neurotrauma Jan 2001; 18(1):57-71. Abstract.

“Will a Critical Level of Hyperventilation-Induced Hypcapnia Always Induce an Absence Seizure?” Wirrell et al. Epilepsia 1996; 37(5):459-462.

“Withdrawal of antiepileptic medication in children—effects on cognitive function: The Multicenter Homfrid Study.” Aldenkamp et al. Neurology Jan 1993; 43 (9):1861-2. Abstract.