Have Epilepsy... Will I Get Dementia? - Alice Lam, Lam Lab, Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School, US
Podcast:
Hear about common fears of dementia, other causes for dementia "symptoms", how to minimise dementia risk, and more! From adult neurologist & neuroscientist of MGH & Harvard Medical School, Alice Lam. This is part 2 of 2.
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Alice intro
Patient fears/concerns re memory and dementia
65+ years: Potential causes of memory issues other than dementia
Potential testing & the elephant in the room
Symptoms - that aren't due to dementia
Fear of the unknown - what to do
Late-onset epilepsy cause, dementia and stroke risk
Simple ways to minimise risk of dementia
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Alice Lam, MD Ph.D., is an adult neurologist, neuroscientist, and the Principal Investigator of the Lam Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School (HMS).
Alice’s clinical and translational research program explores the interface between epilepsy, neurodegenerative diseases, and cognition.
They use a multimodal approach that leverages sophisticated techniques in clinical neurophysiology, machine learning, neuro-imaging, and neuropsychological testing.
Their research is informed by clinical experience and inspired by their patients.
They aim to improve the lives of people living with epilepsy, neurodegenerative diseases, or both.
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Lab: Lam Lab
LinkedIn: Alice
Publications: ResearchGate
Hospital: Massachusetts General Hospital
ILAE: Alzheimer’s and epilepsy
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