Interviews with inspiring clinicians, scientists, researchers & geneticists in the field of epilepsy - out every Thursday.
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Does epilepsy impact cognition? Could it be seizures, medications - or something that happened before seizures started? Hear all about it from epileptologist Dr. Jacob Pellinen.
Hear about newer types of epilepsy surgery, including the Robotic Thermocoagulative Hemispherotomy - for which you need a plaster and which costs £15 GBP. Also, what defines epilepsy surgery success? Learn more in this week’s episode.
Still having seizures despite medication? Discover when epilepsy is considered drug-resistant, how lifestyle changes and surgery may help, and why treating the whole person - not just their seizures - can improve quality of life.
Could a brain implant do more than reduce seizures? Dr. Vikram Rao explains how responsive neurostimulation (RNS) is changing epilepsy treatment, who may benefit, and why researchers are so excited about its future.
Exploring how epilepsy care goes beyond seizures, with a focus on mood, cognition, and the real-life priorities that shape quality of life, with Epilepsy Nurse Practicioner, Dr. Lucretia Long.
Evidence-based insights on how patients and clinicians are already using generative AI in health care, and where the biggest risks and research gaps remain, with Charlotte Blease, PhD.