Understanding Acute Symptomatic Seizures

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Matthew Gusler about trends in emergent interfacility transfers for ischemic stroke and factors associated with transfer for care. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

Dr. Zohaib Siddiqi talks with Dr. Michel Toledano about the diagnosis and management of infectious rhombencephalitis in patients receiving immunomodulatory therapy. Read the related Resident & Fellow Section article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

Dr. Matthew Barrett talks with Dr. Elan Louis about the incidence and prevalence of mild cognitive impairment and dementia in essential tremor and what these findings may mean for patient care and future research. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found a ... Show More

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the paper, "Adherence to Antiseizure vs Other Medications Among US Medicare Beneficiaries With and Without Epilepsy". Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2021/12/10/WNL.0000000000013119 

Dr. Halley Alexander and Dr. Kimford Meador discuss perinatal exposure to anti-seizure medications and its effects on creativity and executive function in children. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209448  

Dr. Halley Alexander and Dr. Valérie van Hezik-Wester discuss whether people living with severe medically refractory epilepsy (PSRE) benefit from a seizure dog. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209178 

Dr. Allison Pack discusses the new practice advisory update from the AAN on antiseizure medication withdrawal. Show references:https://n.neurology.org/content/97/23/1072 

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "Study Identifies Disparities in Access to Neurodiagnostic Studies for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy" by Gina Shawr, available in the May 16 issue of Neurology Today or neurologytoday.org. Show reference:  https://journals.lww ... Show More

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1886660/open_sms">Send comments and feedback</a></p><p>A recent publication outlined areas of consensus on the recommended management, treatment options, and prognosis for epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia, ... Show More

A discussion of definitions of epilepsy, seizure classification, and diagnostic approaches to seizures and common seizure mimics, with Drs. Safa Abdelhakim and Jeremy Moeller.Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents ... Show More

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "Use of High-Dose Folic Acid in Pregnant Women with Epilepsy Is Associated with Cancer Risk in Their Children". Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/Fulltext/2022/11030/Use_of_High_Dose_Folic_Acid_i ... Show More

Catamenial epilepsy, antiseizure medication management in settings of contraceptive use and pregnancy Dr. Abrar Al-Faraj interviewed by Lucas Horta 

Send us Fan MailThis week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Drugs for Epilepsy.We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Drugs for Epilepsy!Classification between Seizures & EpilepsyCauses / PathophysiologyMechanism of Anti Epileptic Drugs (AEDs)Clinical ... Show More