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 epilepsy in children. In this enlightening discussion, we’ll explore the critical di ... Show More
Oct 20
Episode 123: How Precise Can Cancer Treatment Get?
Proton therapy can deliver radiation with remarkable precision, limiting exposure to healthy tissue beyond a tumor. But does more precise always mean better care, and if the technology has been available for decades, why do so few patients have access to it? In this episode of St ... Show More
37m 11s
Oct 5
Episode 122: Menopause and the Brain
What actually happens in the brain during menopause, and why do some people experience hot flashes, sleep disruption, anxiety, and other symptoms more severely than others? In this episode of Stanford Medcast, host Dr. Ruth Adewuya speaks with menopause researcher and OB-GYN lead ... Show More
28m 22s
Sep 22
Episode 121: Aging Behind Bars: When Prisons Become Places of Care
What happens when prisons become responsible for caring for people with dementia, cancer, disability, and other complex health needs? In this episode of Stanford Medcast, host Dr. Ruth Adewuya speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Julieta Martinelli about th ... Show More
37m 32s
Aug 2020
Episode 17 - Seizure Classification and Diagnosis
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
38m 33s
Jan 2025
Epilepsy & Fertility, Everything You Need to Know
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 t ... Show More
55m 37s
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