Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy - Part 5

In the first part of this two-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Claire Henchcliffe discuss the important lessons learned from these results. Show reference: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-08845-y 

Dr. Jason Crowell and Dr. Brian E. Emmert discuss the concept behind the survey and the surprising findings from the survey results. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NE9.0000000000200221 

In part two of this ten-part series, Dr. Paul Crane and Dr. Prashanth Ramachandran discuss the effect of temperature and precipitation on the incidence of West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease. Show reference: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanepe/article/PIIS2666-7762(24)00318-1/f ... Show More

People with epilepsy don't always know when they have had a seizure - and yet establishing seizure frequency is a key part of epilepsy management. When Dr. Mark Cook's father was diagnosed with epilepsy, Dr. Cook realized that a system to identify and predict seizures c ... Show More

For her podcast, Epilepsy Sparks Insights, Torie Robinson interviews epilepsy clinicians and scientists from around the world. Diagnosed with epilepsy at age 10, Torie is working to share knowledge with people with epilepsy, their families, and the public. Her episode topics rang ... Show More

Dr. Halley Alexander talks with Dr. Emanuele Cerulli Irelli about the research on seizure recurrence in women with idiopathic generalized epilepsy who switch from valproate to another medication. Read the related article in Neurology. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit ww ... Show More

 The cyclic properties of seizures have been known for more than 100 years, but does everyone with epilepsy have a seizure pattern? What can be learned from seizure diaries, RNS data, and animal models, and how can this information guide further research and clinical care? Dr. La ... Show More

The June 2024 replay features four previously showcased episodes on topics in epilepsy. The episode begins with Dr. Genevieve Rayner and Eliza Honybun discussing the relationship between prenatal antiseizure medication exposure and adverse postnatal neurodevelopmental outcomes. T ... Show More

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Prof. Zsolt Illes about the mortality of patients with AQP4 antibody–seropositive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder compared with that in the general population. Read the related article in Neurology.  This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Vi ... Show More

Support the showSharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice. We welcome feedback and episode ideas at podcast@ilae.org. The International League Against Epilepsy is the world's preeminent association of health profess ... Show More

Is surgery for pediatric epilepsy "worth it"? What factors determine quality of life in families with a child who has epilepsy? Dr. Kette Valente talks with Dr. Mary Lou Smith, whose work has implications for clinical treatment decisions, as well as expectations for the impact of ... Show More

Dr. Derek Stitt talks with Dr. Karin Diserens about subtle signs and motor behavior to unveil awareness in unresponsive brain impaired individuals. Read the related article in Neurology.  For links to articles and previous podcast episodes, please visit NPUb.org/Podcast. This pod ... Show More

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Daniel Garbin Di Luca about racial and ethnic differences in health-related quality of life for individuals with Parkinson disease. Read the related article in Neurology. For links to articles and previous podcast episodes, please visit NPUb.org/P ... Show More