Send comments and feedback Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) affects about one out of every 1.000 people with epilepsy. Despite its rarity, SUDEP is important to discuss, but some physicians are wary of having the conversations. Dr. Emma Carter spoke with Dr. Suvasini Sharma about SUDEP, why it's important to inform patients and families about it, ... Show More
Jun 1
Epilepsy and functional/dissociative seizures: Dr. Wesley Kerr and Dr. Shruti Iyer
Send comments and feedbackIn this Sharp Waves podcast episode “Epilepsy and Functional/Dissociative Seizures,” Wesley Kerr, MD, PhD, a statistician and epileptologist at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, joins Shruti Iyer, MD, a third year neurology resident at University ... Show More
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Feb 2025
What to know about SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) | The Now What Podcast Episode 9
In this episode, Sophie is joined by Tim Ogeltree & Dr. Dan Friedman. Tim, who has epilepsy, is a friend of The Cameron Boyce Foundation and was made aware of SUDEP from Cameron's passing.Dr. Dan Friedman is a Professor in th Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medi ... Show More
49m 53s
Feb 2023
112| Functional (Nonepileptic) Seizures – A Conversation With Dr. W. Curt LaFrance Jr.
<p>We speak with Dr. W. Curt LaFrance Jr. about functional (nonepileptic) seizures. We cover epidemiology, overlap and differences with regard to epilepsy, negative health outcomes, co-occurring psychological and neurological factors, an etiological framework, cognitive profiles, ... Show More
1h 4m
Apr 2019
An AI smartwatch that detects seizures and saves lives | Rosalind Picard
Every year worldwide, more than 50,000 otherwise healthy people with epilepsy suddenly die. These deaths may be largely preventable, says AI researcher Rosalind Picard. Learn how Picard helped develop a cutting-edge smartwatch that can detect epileptic seizures before they occur ... Show More
16m 2s
Apr 2025
Episode 102: Pediatric Pulse Mini-Series: Inside the Epileptic Brain - How Myelin Plasticity Could Change Epilepsy Care
Pediatric epilepsy is a complex condition that affects countless children, but advancements in treatment are paving the way for brighter futures. Join us as Dr. Juliet Knowles, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Stanford University, sheds light on the multifaceted nature of epil ... Show More
25m 26s