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Jun 2
Traveller's diarrhoea
Traveller's diarrhoea is common. But it is difficult to put a percentage on it as a lot depends on lots of different factors. However, we do know that traveller's diarrhoea can be serious and can cause complications - from lactose intolerance to irritable bowl syndrome. To find o ... Show More
20m 24s
May 19
Shared decision-making in difficult circumstances
BMJ Best Practice is our clinical decision support resource. It is designed to help healthcare professionals make better decisions in partnership with their patients. To find out more about shared decision making in a range of difficult circumstances, please do listen to this BMJ ... Show More
18m 22s
May 6
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is common and important. So it is vital that we get the diagnosis and management of this condition right. To find out more about this condition, please do listen to this BMJ Best Practice podcast interview with Adrian Preda, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at th ... Show More
25m 52s
May 2024
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies: Managing more than seizures - Dr. Scott Demarest
Send comments and feedbackBesides seizures, people with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies experience a wide variety of symptoms, including sleep problems, vision problems, and behavioral issues. Dr. Scott Demarest discusses how neurologists may be able to address some ... Show More
29m 15s
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
Feb 2025
Genetic testing for epilepsy surgery: Dr. Pat Moloney
23m 38s
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
Jun 2024
Consensus recommendations for epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia (Jeavons syndrome): Dr. Kelsey Smith
<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
23m 3s
Apr 2013
01 Seizures
Seizures are relatively common in cats and especially in dogs. In this inaugural podcast I discuss this presenting complaint with Dr Holger Volk who is Head of the Neurology & Neurosurgery service and Clinical Director of the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals.
Some of the things ... Show More
45m 43s
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
Dec 2024
Epilepsy surgery outcomes: Two experiences with life-changing consequences
27m 48s
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
Keto Diet & Epilepsy, Everything You Need To Know
In this episode, Karan and Sophie are joined by Dr. Mackenzie Cervenka, a Professor of Neurology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Mia Randall, member of our community advisory board who has tried the Keto Diet. We'll discuss everything you need to know about the Keto Diet ... Show More
35m 52s
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 effects to status to sudden unexpected death.
To find out more about this probl ... 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
