Epilepsy Sparks Insights
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Exploring The Links Between Sleep & Epilepsy: CASTLE - Deb Pal & Paul Gringras
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Deb Pal and Paul Gringras discuss their research on the links between sleep and seizures in epilepsy; sharing their work on the CASTLE project, which ...
Epilepsy: Managing Your Metabolism To Stabilise Your Brain - Graham Phillips
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What should someone do if interested in adopting the ketogenic diet or looking further into "metabolic psychiatry"? Hear about sacrifices, benefits, w...
Epilepsy, Mood, Metabolism, And The Ketogenic Diet! - Graham Phillips
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn of the evolution of the ketogenic diet, metabolic psychiatry, the treatment overlap between different diagnoses (e.g. the epilepsies and mood di...
The Ketogenic Diet - Graham Phillips
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Pharmacist Who Gave Up Drugs introduces us to the impacts of the western diet on our health, quality of life, life expectancy - and the potential ...
Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium - M. Scott Perry
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
M. Scott Perry explains how Epilepsy Researchers require intros and support to be the best that they can be and initiate, manage, and see results. It’...
Preventing Seizures Using Stem Cells?! - David Spencer
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear about research into a new way of inhibiting temporal lobe seizure activity through GABAergic interneuron cell therapy! With epileptologist and ne...
Mistaking Epilepsy For Menopause?! - Jacqueline French
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's wild: when clinicians mistake an epilepsy (caused by a brain tumour!) for menopause! Or, when a parent doesn't believe that their daughter could ...
6th Dianalund International Conference on Epilepsy - Overlapping Clinical Phenotypes in Monogenic Epilepsies; Common Molecular Pathways? - Elena Gardella, Rikke Møller, Guido Rubboli
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear about the one-of-a-kind 6th Dianalund International Conference on Epilepsy in May 2024 - with lead genetic clinicians and researchers Elena Garde...
Car Accidents Caused By Epilepsy! The Human Epilepsy Project - Jacqueline French
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
5% of a cohort* had at least 1 car accident (and up to 3) before their epilepsy diagnosis! Hear about the global Human Epilepsy Project by Jacqueline ...
Do Autism & Intellectual Disability Come With Epilepsy? - Vaishnav Krishnan
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do Autism & Intellectual Disability Come With Epilepsy? Learn of the Epilepsy, Autism and Intellectual Disability “triad” - studied by clinici...
Huge Seizure Reduction Through DBS (in LGS) - Linda Dalic
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn of the huge reduction in seizures amongst adults with the epilepsy Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome - as the result of DBS! With Linda Dalic. -----------...
Purple Day Openness! - Cassidy Megan
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear about the origins of Purple Day, its purpose, the positivity and how to make a difference! With founder: Cassidy Megan!! We talk about how Purple...
Brain, Skull, And Neck Implants For Epilepsy?! - Anna Bochenek
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brain, Skull, And Neck Implants For Epilepsy?! What's the epilepsy treatment called VNS? Or DBS? Or RNS?! Learn about these cool neuromodulation treat...
Epilepsy Caused by Brain Tumours - Kate Connor
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brain tumours vary greatly and 30% of them cause an epilepsy to develop - hence the name Brain Tumour Related Epilepsy. Hear more for Brain Tumour Awa...
Increasing Neuronal Excitement To Treat An Epilepsy?! - Jean-François Perrier
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Surprising and exciting rare epilepsy (STXBP1) research discoveries that have led to the enhancement of excitatory synapses as a proposed treatment - ...
Seizure Forecasting Using AI - Daniel Goldenholz
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Could we accurately predict epileptic seizures using AI? How accurate do predictions need to be? How cool to use do devices need to be?! Could seizure...
AI & Epilepsy: Ethics & Biases - Daniel Goldenholz
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How useful is and can AI be in helping people with an epilepsy? How safe it it? What are the biases to be challenged and the ethics to be followed? He...
Epilepsy Is A Symptom! - Reetta Kälviäinen
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Epilepsy is not only a disease, epilepsy is a symptom of a brain disease. And brain health is everything, belongs to everybody!” Learn more of fr...
International Epilepsy Day!! - Helen Cross
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear all about International Epilepsy Day, the needs of those affected by the epilepsies, eradicating stigma, treating and preventing epilepsy, and ho...
The Real Needs of Children With Epilepsy - Kirsten McHale
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Children's Mental Health Week meet Kirsten McHale who shares the complex needs of many children with an epilepsy, how their needs are not being me...
Why Aren’t More People Having Epilepsy Surgery? - Luke Tomycz
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why are only a small percentage who’d benefit from epilepsy surgery getting it? Hear from neurosurgeon Luke Tomycz of the Epilepsy Institute of New ...
How Do You Measure Epilepsy Surgery Success? Engel Class? - Luke Tomycz
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear about ways of measuring epilepsy surgery success, risks, and managing expectations. With neurosurgeon Luke Tomycz. ------------------------------...
The Safety & Efficacy Of Epilepsy Surgery - Luke Tomycz
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about epilepsy surgery and potential benefits and risks - from epilepsy neurosurgeon of the Epilepsy Institute of New Jersey: Luke Tomycz. -----...
Brain Tumour-Related Epilepsy - Mark Cunningham
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brain tumours commonly cause epilepsy. Learn more about research into this and Brain Tumour-Related Epilepsy, today with Mark Cunningham of Trinity Co...
SUDEP Caused By Lack Of Air Hunger? - Brian Dlouhy
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Could the amygdala be responsible for lack of air hunger and SUDEP? Learn about the research from neurosurgeon and researcher Brian Dlouhy. ----------...
Being An Epilepsy Nurse - Neil Williamson
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Epilepsy Specialist Nurses provide a key part of the care package for people with an epilepsy. Hear of the value of flexibility and going above and be...
A Cancer Drug That Prevents Seizures - Pablo Casillas-Espinosa
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A compound designed to treat prostate cancer appears to be effective in treating temporal lobe epilepsy in rodents - including the cognitive and psych...
Seizure Forecasting Using Machine Learning & AI - Ben Brinkmann
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear about developments in seizure forecasting (using AI & machine learning), the benefits to people with epilepsy, trust, and managing expectatio...
The Latest Ways To Scan Your Brain! - Ben Brinkmann
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Exciting neuroimaging techniques are getting out there to help more and more people become seizure-free. Hear more about the latest from clinical supp...
What Are MEG Brain Scans? - Stefan Rampp
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Magnetoencephalographies - or MEGs - are brain scans with a very high sensitivity and are a distinct complement to EEG and MRI scans in preparation fo...
Epilepsy Via Somatic Gene Mutations - Karl Martin Klein
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how somatic gene mutations can lead to an epilepsy and how this is being researched by lead clinician scientist of the University of Calgary: Kar...
Epilepsy: The Israel-Palestine Crisis - Omar Danoun
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how the conflict in Palestine is impacting the thousands people with epilepsy in Palestine - but how support from around the world is making a di...
Epilepsy Specialist Pharmacists: The Value - Trudy Thomas
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Epilepsy Specialist Pharmacist Trudy Thomas explains the incredible value of an Epilepsy Specialist Pharmacist, managing “A wonky stool”, and how ...
Epilepsy Awareness Month - Be Involved! - Meriem Bensalem-Owen
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raising awareness of epilepsy amongst everyone for Epilepsy Awareness Month - through events and just chatting! With epileptologist Meriem Bensalem-Ow...
Epilepsy - Fundraising for Care - Romania - Eugenia Roza
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how funds are generated for the care of children with an epilepsy, fun times, and how it’s crucial to work with the whole family - with peadia...
Biochemistry In Epilepsy Research - Lafora Disease - Matt Gentry
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Biochemist Matt Gentry shares with us his extensive research into the ultra-rare epilepsy Lafora Disease, his motivation from working with families, t...
Saving Lives: SUDEP Action Day - Sammy Ashby
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy), SUDEP Action Day (18th Oct 2023), minimising risks, and saving lives! With Sammy Ashby of SUD...
Nature: A “Treatment” For Epilepsy? - Elisabeth Doran
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Exposure to nature: plants, water noises, and more, are proven to be of distinct benefit to human health. Epileptologist, Elisabeth Doran from St. Jam...
Genetic Epilepsy - Lafora Disease - Challenges & Hopes - Berge Minassian
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear of the ultra-rare, devastating, terminal epilepsy Lafora Disease and the research taking place to hopefully improve and save the lives of the chi...
Exciting Research Into The Ultra-Rare Epilepsy: Lafora Disease - Jordi Duran
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear of the ultra-rare, devastating, terminal epilepsy Lafora Disease and the exciting research taking place to try and improve and save the lives of ...
Ultra-Rare Epilepsy: Lafora Disease - José Serratosa
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear of the ultra-rare, devastating, terminal epilepsy Lafora Disease and the research taking place to hopefully improve and save the lives of the chi...
Status Epilepticus: Complexities & Outcomes - Christoph Beier
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear of research into complex refractory & super refractory status epilepticus; treatments, outcomes, & how to improve each - with Christoph B...
Seizure Propagation: Identifying How Seizures Spread - Christina Maher
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn of studies on the accurate prediction of seizure propagation and how identifying this for each person with an epilepsy can assist in more effect...
Focal Epilepsy Onset Later In Life - With Origins In Childhood - Jacob Pellinen
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Signs of focal epilepsy before the seizures start: hear all about it from epileptologist Jacob Pellinen, who shares with us his research and results p...
Epilepsy - Part Of An Autoimmune Disorder? - Lucas Gabriel Orellana
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that seizures and epilepsy can be part of an autoimmune disorder? E.g. Lupus, Coeliac disease, or Crohn's disease? Hear all about it from...
Epilepsy Stigma - Eradicating It In Latin America - Gabriela Reyes Valenzuela
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stigma is to be challenged through education. Gabriela Reyes Valenzuela, a peadiatric epileptologist from Argentina explains her invaluable training r...
How To Improve Epilepsy Appointments & Improve Quality of Life - Morten Ingvar Lossius
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Epileptologist Morten Ingvar Lossius provides recommendations for people with an epilepsy and their clinicians when it comes to appointments, patient ...
Psychosocial Impacts Of Epilepsy In Adolescents & Adults - Morten Ingvar Lossius
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Epileptologist Morten Ingvar Lossius shares his crucial work in identifying the psychosocial challenges of individuals with an epilepsy and how best t...
Brain Tissue For Epilepsy Research - Neuropathology! - Katja Kobow
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Molecular Neuropathologist & PI Katja Kobow explains her research into unraveling the intricate interplay between epigenetic alterations and the d...
Idiopathic Generalised Epilepsies & People’s Needs - Brad Kamitaki
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning epileptologist Brad Kamitaki explains his research into and the needs of people affected by refractory Idiopathic Generalised Epilepsies...
Cancer Drugs Used For Epilepsy?! - Madeleine Oudin
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear of the similarities between neuronal cells in epilepsy and metastatic breast cancer, plus the potential repurposing of drugs. From lead PI, scien...
Epilepsy On World Brain Day - Tissa Wijeratne
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For World Brain Day, Tissa Wijeratne explains the importance of brain health and disability and how 50% or 4 Billion of us shall be affected personall...
Epilepsy Hotel - Installing the Sprinklers To Treat The Short Circuit - Yichen Qiu
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neuroscientist Yichen Qiu of UCL shares with us her exciting research results regarding gene therapy for refractory temporal lobe epilepsy! ----------...
Epilepsy Stigma in Cuban-American & Latino Communities - Joe Sirven
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Challenging epilepsy stigma in Cuban-American & Latino communities - with epilepsy specialist neurologist & podcast host Joseph Sirven of Mayo Clinic,...
Pilots & Seizures, Older People & Epilepsy - Joe Sirven
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pilots and seizures plus older people with epilepsy - all with epilepsy specialist neurologist & podcast host Joseph Sirven of Mayo Clinic, Florida. T...
Sleep Disorders: Common With An Epilepsy - Francesca Furia
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Francesca Furia from the Filadelfia Epilepsy Hospital in Denmark, speaks of her research into sleep disorders amongst people with and families affecte...
What Makes A Good Appointment With An Epileptologist? - Álvaro Beltrán Corbellini
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Epileptologist Álvaro Beltrán Corbellini speaks of what he believes can help to make a good appointment and relationship between a clinician and pat...
Improving Care & Treatments For People With Epilepsy - Ángel Aledo-Serrano
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Epileptologist & neurologist Ángel Aledo-Serrano speaks of the need to improve prescribing and avoid polypharmacy for people with an epilepsy, the ne...
Reassessing The Prescription of Levetiracetam/Keppra for Epilepsy - Ángel Aledo-Serrano
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Epileptologist & neurologist Ángel Aledo-Serrano talks of his recent review and opinion on a former paper regarding the anti-seizure medication Levet...
Helping Dogs & Humans with Epilepsy 2 - Rodrigo Gutierrez-Quintana, Glasgow Uni, UK
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With veterinary neurologist Rodrigo Gutierrez-Quintana, hear of his research study into helping treat dogs and humans (hopefully!) with refractory epi...
Injecting MicroRNA To Help Dogs & Humans with Epilepsy - David Henshall, RCSI, ROI
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With human molecular physiologist and neuroscientist David Henshall, hear of a MicroRNA treatment for dogs with epilepsy that shall hopefully benefit ...
The Idea of Epilepsy - Simon Shorvon, UCL, UK
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how societal, cultural, and medical attitudes and approaches to the epilepsies have evolved over the past 160 years, significant changes in resea...
The Sacrifices & Benefits Of A Hemispherotomy - Georgia Ramantani
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More about Georgia : 👇🏻 https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/georgia-ramantani-sacrifices-benefits-hemispherotomy-brain-surge...
Slicing a Brain In Half To Treat Epilepsy - Georgia Ramantani
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
----------------------------------------- More about Georgia : 👇🏻 https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/georgia-ramantani-slici...
Preventing Unprovoked Seizures After A Stroke - Eugen Trinka
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about epileptogenisis and a study into seizure onset prevention among stroke patients, with Eugen Trinka. --------------------------------------...
Epileptic Seizures Mimicking Anxiety - Vaughan Bell, UCL
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Epileptic seizures can look or sound like a mental illness such as anxiety - learn from clinical neuropsychologist and academic Vaughan Bell of UCL, U...
Epilepsy and Mental Health: What Psychologists Should Know - Vaughan Bell, UCL
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clinical neuropsychologist and academic Vaughan Bell of UCL, UK, explains why we need to improve the understanding of the epilepsies among psychologis...
How Can Sleep Disorders Impact Epilepsy? - Samson Khachatryan
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear about research into the correlation between epilepsy and sleep disorders, with a focus on bruxism (teeth grinding) - with Samson Khachatryan. Thi...
Politics & War Impacting People With Epilepsy - Samson Khachatryan
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn of how politics and war impact populations affected by epilepsy in Armenia - with Samson Khachatryan. This is part 1 of 2. ---------------------...
Children’s Epilepsy Camps?! - Maša Malenica
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Peadiatric epileptologist Maša Malenica speaks of her incredible (& replicable!) epilepsy project that empowers patients, families, clinicians, & sch...
What are Infantile Epilepsy Syndromes? - Stéphane Auvin
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What Infantile Epilepsy Syndromes are, potential disease-modifying treatments, steroids, and research - all fabulously explained by epileptologist & n...
How Do We Make Medicines Taken In Pregnancy, Safe? - Rebecca Bromley
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Peadiatric neuropsychiatrist & researcher Rebecca Bromley talks about the needs of families regarding positive research and international collaboratio...
I Have Epilepsy...Will I Get Dementia? - Alice Lam (Pt 2 of 2)
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear about common fears of dementia, other causes for dementia "symptoms", how to minimise dementia risk, and more! From adult neurologist & neurosci...
What’s The Link Between Epilepsy & Dementia? - Alice Lam (Pt 1 of 2)
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alice Lam: Lam Lab, Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School, US Alice explains the bidirectional relationship between epilepsy and ...
Improving The Sex Life of Someone With An Epilepsy - Oliver Henning
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver and Torie speak of ways to speak about and improve the sex lives of people with an epilepsy (should they need it) - from both the clinician and...
Sex and Epilepsy - Oliver Henning
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In anticipation of Valentine's Day(!), epileptologist & psychiatrist Oliver Henning speaks about the common sexual challenges amongst some people with...
Managing Transition from Paediatric to Adult Care - Abril Marone
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adult neurologist Abril Marone speaks of her sensitivity in managing the patient experience from paediatric to adult care, plus speaks of how importan...
Using Frog Eggs To Research Epilepsy?! - Valentina Galassi Deforie
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Valentina Galassi Deforie, a final year Ph.D. student of the UCL Neurogenetics Lab, speaks of using frog eggs to research the epilepsies and some new ...
ICTALGroup: Improving Status Epilepticus Outcomes - Stéphane Legriel #02
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stéphane Legriel tells us about the ICTALGroup - an organisation formed of neurologists around France who share knowledge to improve the care of peop...
What Is Status Epilepticus? - Stéphane Legriel #01
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from Stéphane Legriel: a Critical Care/ICU physician with a passion for helping people with experiencing status epilepticus - an ongoing, ver...
Challenging Racial Disparities in Epilepsy Care...plus, Brain Art! - M. Scott Perry #02
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Perry tells us about identifying and challenging racial disparities in epilepsy care, followed by a chat about brain art - an important method o...
Measuring Effectiveness of Epilepsy Surgery in Children - M. Scott Perry #01
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Perry - Head of neurosciences and pediatric epileptologist at Cook Children’s hospital tells us all about genetic testing re the epilepsies, P...
Results Of Epilepsy Research Using Flies! - Richard Baines #02
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear of Richard Baines and his team use fruit flies in epilepsy research, the discoveries made, and the next steps for epilepsy research! Also hear mo...
Using Flies To Research Epilepsy! - Richard Baines #01
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear of HOW Richard Baines and his team use fruit flies in epilepsy research, the discoveries made, and the next steps for epilepsy research! Also hea...
How To Support Caregivers Of Those With A Developmental & Epileptic Encephalopathy - Eden Robertson
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Post-doc research fellow Eden Robertson from UNSW, Australia, speaks of her GenE Compass project results and how to support caregivers of those with a...
Why Support Caregivers Of Those With A Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy? Eden Robertson
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Behavioural scientist Eden Robertson from UNSW, Australia, shares with us her work into improving the lives of caregivers of children with a Developme...
Climate Change & Epilepsy - Sanjay Sisodiya
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Climate change is real. Awfully real. Hear of the real threats posed by climate change to those with epilepsy and what we can do to help make change a...
Graphene Tech: Accessing & Recording Brain Activity Where EEG Electrodes Can’t - Rob Wykes
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how graphene technology can access and record abnormal brain activity where EEG electrodes can't! With epilepsy researcher Rob Wykes: from both U...
How Might The Ketogenic Diet Alter Epileptic Seizures? - Stefanie Prast-Nielsen
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Research Specialist Stefanie Prast-Nielsen soeaks of her clinical study involving fecal samples from a group of children with refractory epilepsy who ...
How Are Gut Microbiota & Epilepsy Connected? - Stefanie Prast-Nielsen
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Research Specialist & PI Stefanie Prast-Nielsen, from the Centre for Translational Microbiome Research at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm...
Genseize: Whole Genome Sequencing For People With Epilepsy - Usha Kini
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat with Usha Kini: a professor in clinical genetics from Oxford University who tells us about her work on the new, exciting epilepsy ge...
Minimising Suicidality in People With Epilepsy - Heidi Munger Clary
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adult neurologist, epilepsy specialist, and researcher Heidi Munger Clary specialises in helping people with epilepsy who experience anxiety and depre...
Helping Epilepsy Patients With Anxiety & Depression - Heidi Munger Clary
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety and depression. Each of these mental illnesses are incredibly common as part of epilepsy. In anticipation of World Mental Health Day (10th Oct...
Remote Mental Health Therapy For People With Epilepsy - Milena Gandy
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how the depression and anxiety of people with epilepsy can be addressed in a unique, remote way by clinical psychologist & senior research fello...
What Is An Epilepsy Specialist Nurse? - Phil Tittensor, UK
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 2 with Phil Tittensor, he shares with us how and why he became an Epilepsy Consultant Nurse and some of his research projects covering risk...
What Is An Epilepsy Specialist Nurse? - Phil Tittensor, UK #01
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the value of Epilepsy Specialist Nurses - who often do a whole lot more than their title may imply. This week Phil Tittensor, a consultant...
Learning How To Interpret EEGs - Shilpa Reddy
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EEGs are not always easy to interpret! Learn how lead peadiatric epileptologist, Asst. Prof. Shilpa Reddy from the Children’s Hospital at Vanderbil...
Having a Baby When You Have Epilepsy - Kim Morley
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Advanced midwifery practitioner Kim Morley specialises in helping people with epilepsy who want to have children. Kim explains how she has and does po...
Translational Medicine: Patient-orientated Epilepsy Research - Allan Bayat
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Peadiatric neurologist Allan Bayat from the Danish Epilepsy Center speaks of his Ph.D. in genetic epilepsies, his passion for translational medicine f...
Next Steps: Gene Therapy for Dravet Syndrome - A Rare Epilepsy – Moran Rubinstein & Eric Kremer #02
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Talking to scientists Moran Rubinstein from Tel Aviv University in Israel and Eric Krema from Universite de Montpellier in France who together work on...