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The article presents information about abstracts of various papers that will be discussed at the Chairman's symposium that will be held on May 30, 2004. One of the papers that will be discussed is "From Genetics to Re-Classification of Epilepsies," by J.M. Serratosa. The development of a genetic classification of the epilepsies is resulting much more complicated than previously expected due to the following findings: mutations in different genes can result in very similar epilepsy phenotypes and the same gene mutation can express very different epilepsy phenotypes and families expressing a common form of idiopathic epilepsy are rare. Other papers that will be discussed are, "From Functional Anatomy to Seizure Semiology," by C. Baumgartner and "From Physics to Neuroimaging," by S.D. Shorvon.

The article presents information about abstracts of various papers that will be discussed at the Novartis Satellite Symposium that will be held on June 1, 2004. One of the papers that will be discussed is "Laying the Foundations for Epilepsy Diagnosis and Treatment," by P. Ryvlin. The accurate diagnosis and optimal care of patients with de novo partial seizures offer many challenges to the physician. Auras, when isolated or associated with minor loss of awareness, are often misinterpreted as reflecting psychiatric or cardiovascular disorders, leading to an average delay of several years before the epilepsy can be recognized. Other papers that will be discussed are "Modern AED Monotherapy: Fulfilling the Needs of Growing Children With Partial Seizures," by B. Bourgeois and "Time for Change? Oxcarbazepine Monotherapy in the Diverse Adult Population," by D. Schmidt.

The article presents information about abstracts of various papers that will be discussed at the Platform Session of the 6th European Congress on Epileptology that will be held on June 2, 2004. One of the papers that will be discussed is "Analysis of Autoantibodies (AAB) Against Human Brain AMPA Receptor in a Patient With Partial Epilepsy," by I.Y. Kovaleva. The changing of the level of AAB to AMPA receptors can be recommended as a tool for monitoring treatment and for the prediction of treatment outcome. Other papers that will be discussed are "Extrapyramidal Motor Symptoms in Focal Seizures," by E. Trinka and "Expression and Functional Significance of MDR1 Expression in a Chronic Model of Limbic Seizures," by N. Marchi.

The article presents information about abstracts of various papers that will be discussed at the Discussion Group of the 6th European Congress on Epileptology that will be held on June 2, 2004. One of the papers that will be discussed is "Temporal Lobe Epilepsies, Recent Concepts," by C. Baumgartner. Temporal lobe epilepsies-the most frequent form of focal epilepsies-can be classified according to etiology, location of the seizure-onset zone within the temporal lobe and bilaterality. Other papers that will be discussed are "Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: Seizures of Hippocampal Onset," by H.G. Wieser and "The Role of Amygdala and Temporal Polar Area," by P. Kahane.

The article presents information about abstracts of various papers that will be discussed at the Discussion Group of the 6th European Congress on Epileptology that will be held on June 2, 2004. One of the papers that will be discussed is "Evolution of the Concepts," by C. Dravet. Scholars C. Lombroso and G. Erba, with the video-EEG recordings, demonstrated that the drop attacks did not have a uniform mechanism and corresponded either to one myoclonic jerk or to one purely atonic phenomenon or to a tonic seizure. Other papers that will be discussed are "The Epileptic Myoclonus: Clinical and Neurophysiological Aspects," by C.A. Tassinari and "Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy in Infancy," by B. Dalla Bernardina and M. Bureau.

The article presents information about abstracts of various papers that will be discussed at the Discussion Group of the 6th European Congress on Epileptology that will be held on June 3, 2004. One of the papers that will be discussed is "Initial Signs or Symptoms of Epileptic Seizures. Are They Safety Factors?" by P. Rajna, E. Csibri and A. Solyom. Warning and initial symptoms of epileptic seizures (WISE) might have extreme significance for the patients. Other papers that will be discussed are "On the Improbability of Clinical Seizure Anticipation in Human Epilepsy," by D. Velis, S.N. Kalitzin, P. Suffczynski and J. Parra and "Dynamical Changes Preceding Seizures and Their Relationship With Visually Assessed Video-EEG," by V. Navarro, J. Martinerie and M. Le Van Quyen.

The article presents information about abstracts of various papers that will be discussed at the Discussion Group of the 6th European Congress on Epileptology that will be held on June 1, 2004. One of the papers that will be discussed is "Non-Invasive and Invasive EEG," by F. Leutmezer. Video-EEG monitoring may be used to confirm the diagnosis of a seizure disorder, to classify seizure types, to assess seizure frequency and precipitating factors, and for surgical localisation. Although the procedure is associated with certain disadvantages, like its limited availability, the inherent cost, and the need for hospitalization, it is performed in almost all epilepsy centres for several reasons. Other papers that will be discussed are "Neuroimaging," by J.S. Duncan and "Can Epilepsy Surgery Cure Epilepsy?" by D. Schmidt.

The article presents information about abstracts of various papers that will be discussed at the Discussion Group of the 6th European Congress on Epileptology that will be held on June 2, 2004. One of the papers that will be discussed is "Clinical Evolution and Symptomatology of Stroke and Head Trauma-Induced Epilepsy-Similar Rather Than Different?" by M.I. Lossius, O.M. Ronning, K. Nestvold, and L. Gjerstad. A broad spectre of brain injuries and brain lesions increase the risk for development of seizures and epilepsy and account for 30-49% of all cases. Other papers that will be discussed are "Does the Hippocampus Tell Us What Caused the Epilepsy-Human Data?" by I. Blumcke and "The Same AED for All Etiologies?" by G.J. Sills.

The article presents information about abstracts of various papers that will be discussed at the Discussion Group of the 6th European Congress on Epileptology that will be held on June 2, 2004. One of the papers that will be discussed is "Nocturnal Movement Disorders and Epilepsy: Overlap Syndromes?" by K.R. Chaudhuri. Generalized tonic clonic seizures or partial motor seizures can mimic hyperkinetic movement disorders such as myoclonus. Rarely chorea/choreoathetoid movements, tics or dystonia may also complicate disorders, which manifest with epilepsy. Other papers that will be discussed are "Basal Ganglia in Experimental Models of Epilepsy," by C. Deransart and A. Depaulis and "SPECT Imaging Basal Ganglia and Thalamic Involvement," by R. Duncan.

The article presents information about abstracts of various papers that will be discussed at the Main Session of the 6th European Congress on Epileptology that will be held on June 1, 2004. One of the papers that will be discussed is "From Seizures to Syndromes to Diseases: Controversies," by P. Genton. Over the past decades, epilepsies have been characterized according to the tools that were prevalent and accessible to clinicians historically, they used to speak of seizures, they learned about syndromes, and have now to understand the new approaches based on concepts of epileptic diseases. Other papers that will be discussed are "Syndromic Classification: Is It Useful?" by M. Nikanorova and "Syndromes and Traits," by P. Wolf.

The article presents information about abstracts of various papers that will be discussed at the Discussion Group of the 6th European Congress on Epileptology that will be held on May 31, 2004. One of the papers that will be discussed is "Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of the Motor System," by G. Luppino. In recent years the general view of the organization of the motor cortex in primates is radically changed and the classical Woolsey's scheme of a motor cortex formed by two merely executive motor areas appears today too simple and far from the reality. Other papers that will be discussed are "A Glossary of Normal and Abnormal Movements in Sleep," by D. Garcia-Borreguero and "Negative Motor Symptoms," by S. Noachtar.

The article presents information about abstracts of various papers that will be discussed at the Discussion Group of the 6th European Congress on Epileptology that will be held on June 2, 2004. One of the papers that will be discussed is "Pharmacokinetic-Based Design of New Antiepileptics and CNS Drugs," by M. Bialer. Several of the new antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are second generation or follow-up compounds of existing AEDs that their development was pharmacokinetic- (PK)-based design in order to overcome the PK drawbacks possessed by the parent compound. Other papers that will be discussed are "How to Design New CNS Drugs That Will Possess Antiepileptogenic Activity?" by A. Nehlig and "Mechanism-Based Design of New Antiepileptics and CNS Drugs," by C.E. Elger.

The article presents information about abstracts of various papers that will be discussed at the Discussion Group of the 6th European Congress on Epileptology that will be held on June 2, 2004. One of the papers that will be discussed is "Seizure Semiology and Ictal SPECT," by S. Asenbaum. One of the main purposes of nuclear medicine in neurology is the investigation of the epileptogenic zone (EZ) in the presurgical evaluation of patients with therapy refractory focal seizures. Other papers that will be discussed are "Ictal SPECT in Extratemporal Lobe Epilepsy: Contribution or Confusion?" by K. Tatsch and "Is There a Role for Benzodiazepine Receptor SPECT in Focal Epilepsy?" by J.O. Rinne.

The article presents information about abstracts of various papers that will be discussed at the Discussion Group of the 6th European Congress on Epileptology that will be held on June 1, 2004. A paper that will be discussed is "Benign Myoclonic Epilepsy: What About Outcome?" by S. Zuberi. Benign myoclonic epilepsy in infancy is a rare syndrome with approximately one hundred cases reported since the first syndromic description in 1981. This figure includes 20 infants with reflex myoclonic epilepsy whose inclusion in the wider syndrome remains debatable. The two largest case series comprise 11 and 14 patients collected over many years. Other papers that will be discussed are "Benign Infantile Spasms: Nosography and Treatment," by G. Capovilla and F. Vigevano and "Focal Epilepsies in Infancy: One or More Phenotypes?" by B. Echenne, A. Roubertie, V. Humbertclaude and F. Rivier.

The article presents information about abstracts of various papers that will be discussed at the Discussion Group of the 6th European Congress on Epileptology that will be held on June 2, 2004. One of the papers that will be discussed is "Tuberous Sclerosis," by N. Migone, L. Longa, A. Allavena, M. Barberis, S. Padovan, I. Borelli, M. Ruggieri and E. Grosso. Tuberous sclerosis complex is an autosomal dominant, genetically heterogeneous disease, characterised by the growth of multiple hamartomas in almost every organs and by a dramatic phenotypic variability. Other papers that will be discussed are "Neuronal Migration Disorders," by R. Guerrini and "Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsies," by A.E. Lehesjoki.