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Jan 24
Epilepsy & Independence
Epilepsy can feel isolating, and the lack of community often makes it even harder.In this episode, members of our Young Adult Advisory Board — Madison Parham, Serina Lall, Katie Price, and Mia Randell — come together to talk openly about their experiences with epilepsy, why commu ... Show More
37m 7s
Jan 21
The Lack of Community in Epilepsy
Epilepsy can feel isolating, and the lack of community often makes it even harder.In this episode, members of our Young Adult Advisory Board — Madison Parham, Serina Lall, Katie Price, and Mia Randell — come together to talk openly about their experiences with epilepsy, why commu ... Show More
41m 41s
Jan 10
Parents of Young Adults With Epilepsy
In this episode, Karan welcome's David Randell, dad to Mia Randell and a dedicated parent advocate, for an honest conversation about parenting a young adult with epilepsy.David shares what he’s learned navigating fear, uncertainty, and growth as a parent, and how the journey evol ... Show More
33m 58s
Feb 2025
Genetic testing for epilepsy surgery: Dr. Pat Moloney
23m 38s
May 2025
Generalised seizures in adults
In 2016, the estimated number of people globally with active epilepsy was 45.9 million. For the US in 2015, this figure was around 3.4 million. So epilepsy is common and generalised seizures are a common type of epilepsy. And the consequences can be serious - from medication side ... Show More
28m 37s
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
May 2024
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies: Managing more than seizures - Dr. Scott Demarest
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1886660/open_sms">Send comments and feedback</a></p><p>Besides seizures, people with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies experience a wide variety of symptoms, including sleep problems, vision pr ... Show More
29m 15s
Feb 2023
Addressing epilepsy stigma from the ground up: Mary Secco
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1886660/open_sms">Send comments and feedback</a></p><p>Stigmatizing people with epilepsy is a form of discrimination, and it can affect all aspects of someone's life: school, family life, work, frien ... Show More
18m 49s
Sep 2024
Neurological support post-cardiac arrest
Much attention has been paid to targeted temperature management (TTM) in post-cardiac arrest patients. The evidence for this practice continues to evolve, and previous episodes of Critical Matters have covered this topic. In this episode, Dr. Zanotti focuses on other aspects of N ... Show More
1h 12m
Nov 2024
Exercise and epilepsy: Research and myths
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1886660/open_sms">Send comments and feedback</a></p><p>In this episode, we explore the science behind exercise as an adjunct treatment for epilepsy and debunk some common myths (spoiler alert: With very r ... Show More
33m 56s
Dec 2021
Febrile Seizures
<p><strong>Delving into the world of Paediatrics Sofia is joined by senior Paediatric registrar Dom as they go through the topic of febrile seizures. This episode is catered for final year medical students and junior doctors working in the UK.</strong></p>
20m 21s
Dec 2024
Epilepsy surgery outcomes: Two experiences with life-changing consequences
27m 48s
Jul 2024
Tanaz Danialifar - Carbs Causing Chaos: Disaccharidase Deficiencies
56m 12s
<p>In this episode, Sophie is joined by the Executive Director of The Cameron Boyce Foundation, Heather Kuhn & Dr. Pack, the Chief of the Division of Epilepsy and Sleep Disorders, Professor of Neurology - New York.
Within the Epilepsy Center at Columbia Dr. Pack is the director of the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and co-director of the Epilepsy Surgery Pro ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1886660/open_sms">Send comments and feedback</a></p><p>In the second episode of our genetics and epilepsy series, <em>Sharp Waves</em> explores how genetic insights can inform considerations and outcomes ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1886660/open_sms">Send comments and feedback</a></p><p>Christina Rezek and Brad Levy each have daughters who underwent epilepsy surgery, with dramatically different results. <em>Sharp Waves</em> talked wi ... Show More
<p>In this episode, hosts Drs. <a href='https://x.com/PLLU'>Peter Lu</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/temarahajjat'>Temara Hajjat</a> talk to Dr. <a href='https://www.chla.org/profile/tanaz-farzan-danialifar-md'>Tanaz Danialifar</a> about diagnosing and treating disaccharidas ... Show More
