Genetics of the Epilepsies

Opening Address.
Population Rates of Epileptic Seizures and Epileptic Syndromes.
Epidemiologic Measurements for the Determination of Genetic Risks.
Clinical Syndromes of Epilepsy.
Epilepsies and Epileptic Syndromes in a Neurological Seizure Clinic.
Family Studies on Selected Syndromes.
Genetic Analysis of Febrile Convulsions: Twin and Family Studies.
Absences.
Family Studies on the Genetics of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (Epilepsy with Impulsive Petit Mal).
Segregation Analysis of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy.
Is Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy Polygenic?.
Benign Epilepsy of Childhood with Centro-temporal Spikes.
Genetics of the Partial Epilepsies.
Genetics of EEG-Characteristics.
Genetic Variation of the Normal Human EEG.
Generalized Spikes and Waves.
Photosensitivity.
Morbidity Risk in Offspring.
Genetic Risks in Offspring of Epileptic Parents.
Morbidity Risk for Seizures and Epilepsy in Offspring of Patients with Epilepsy.
Generalized Spike and Wave Paroxysm — Subclinical Signs of Seizure Liability in Offspring of Epileptic Patients.
Febrile Convulsions, Epileptic Seizures and EEG Abnormalities in Offspring of Epileptic Mothers.
Special Methods.
Twin Studies in Epilepsy.
HLA and Epilepsy.
Plasma Amino Acid and Genetic Studies in Epilepsy.
Special Topics.
Genetic Variability in Fetal Response to Anticonvulsants.
Experimental Neurogenetics of the Epilepsies.
Perspectives: Clues in Mapping Epilepsy Genes.
Closing Remarks.