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Hear about research into the correlation between epilepsy and sleep disorders, with a focus on bruxism (teeth grinding) - with Samson Khachatryan. This is part 2 of 2.
Learn of how politics and war impact populations affected by epilepsy in Armenia and how things can improve - with neurologist & government advisor Samson Khachatryan.
Peadiatric epileptologist Maša Malenica of Croatia speaks of her incredible (& replicable!) projects empowering patients, families, clinicians, and schools.
What Infantile Epilepsy Syndromes are, potential disease-modifying treatments, steroids, and research - all fabulously explained by epileptologist & neuroscientist Stéphane Auvin!
Peadiatric neuropsychiatrist & researcher Rebecca Bromley talks about the needs of families regarding positive research and international collaborations re pharmacovigilance.
Hear about common fears of dementia, other causes for dementia "symptoms", how to minimise risk, & more! From adult neurologist & neuroscientist of MGH & Harvard Medical School, Alice Lam. This is part 2 of 2.
Adult neurologist, scientist & PI Alice Lam explains the bidirectional relationship between epilepsy and Alzheimer’s Disease. This is part 1 of 2.
Oliver Henning and Torie Robinson speak of ways to speak about and improve the sex lives of people with an epilepsy (should they need it) - from both the clinician and patient perspective.
We speak to epileptologist & psychiatrist Oliver Henning re sex and epilepsy! Many of those with an epilepsy can struggle with their sex lives (at times) a little more than those without an epilepsy…
Adult neuro Abril Marone speaks of her sensitivity in managing the patient experience from paediatric to adult care plus how important it is for patients to be able to speak about personal concerns such as sexuality.
Valentina Galassi Deforie, a final year Ph.D. student of the UCL Neurogenetics Lab, speaks of using frog eggs to research the epilepsies and some new mutations discovered - e.g. those of the KCNA6 and NARS1 genes!
Critical Care/ICU physician Stéphane Legriel talks about the ICTALGroup - an organisation formed of clinicians around France who share knowledge to improve the care of people experiencing status epilepticus.
Stéphane Legriel: a Critical Care physician explains status epilepticus and how he helps people experiencing this dangerous, ongoing, epileptic seizure.
M. Scott Perry talks of just some of the identified disparities in epilepsy care plus then there's chat about brain art - an important method of communication when it comes to epilepsy, neuroscience, and more! This is part 2 of 2 with Scott.
Scott Perry - Head of neurosciences and pediatric epileptologist at Cook Children’s hospital tells us all about genetic testing and measuring the effectiveness of epilepsy surgeries in children. This is part 1 of 2 with Scott.
Hear of Richard Baines and his team use fruit flies in epilepsy research, the discoveries made, and the next steps for epilepsy research! Also hear more about the incredible Fly Facility at Manchester University!
Who knew that fruit flies were so valuable in researching the epilepsies?! Learn of the fascinating reasons as to why flies are used, by leader Richard Baines from the Fly Facility at Manchester University. This is part 1 of 2 with Richard.
Post-doc research fellow Eden Robertson from UNSW, Australia, speaks of her GenE Compass project results and how to support caregivers of those with a DEE, the benefits of altruism, and working towards health equity.
Behavioural scientist Eden Robertson from UNSW, Australia, shares with us her work into improving the lives of caregivers of children with a Developmental Epileptic Encephalopathy, who must be provided with education and support.
Climate change is real. Hear of the threats posed by climate change to those with epilepsy and what we can do to help make change and minimise risk. With Prof. Sanjay M Sisodiya - Consultant Neurologist at UCL Queen Square.