Understanding Acute Symptomatic Seizures

In part two of this series, Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Drs. Jiwon Oh and Amit Bar-Or about the latest developments in BTK inhibitors for MS, including safety signals, trial results, and future directions. For more information, please read about the abstract that was presented at t ... Show More

In part one of this series, Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Drs. Jiwon Oh and Amit Bar-Or about recent multiple sclerosis clinical trial data. For more information, please read about the abstract that was presented at the 2026 AAN Annual Meeting. Read more about the Fenebrutinib Trial. ... Show More

Dr. Dara Albert talks with Dr. Jon Stone about the latest advancements in FND from the recent International Conference on Functional Neurological Disorder. Dr. Jon Stone shares insights on the field's growth, multidisciplinary care, cultural perspectives, and future directions. C ... 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

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

Dr. Halley Alexander talks about the use of machine learning models to identify candidates for resective epilepsy surgery earlier in the disease course. Show reference:  https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208048