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Epilepsy Impacting Memory, Attention, Perception - Cognition - Dr. Jake Pellinen, UCHealth, USA Does epilepsy impact cognition? Could it be seizures, medications - or something that happened right at the beginning - even before seizu

Torie Robinson 24/09/2026 Torie Robinson 24/09/2026

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.

Can Ketogenic Therapy Help More Than Seizures? - Dr. Manny Bagary, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, UK Could medical ketogenic therapy improve more than seizures?! Like anxiety and depression? Dr. Manny Bag

Torie Robinson 18/06/2026 Torie Robinson 18/06/2026

How may medical ketogenic therapy reduce anxiety, depression, and improve cognition? What might the effects be on cholesterol levels? What about support for those on the diet? Hear more from Dr. Manny Bagary.

Ketones Are Changing Your Brain in Epilepsy - Dr. Manny Bagary, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, UK Medical ketogenic therapy can reduce seizures in some people with epilepsy - but how does it actually work

Torie Robinson 11/06/2026 Torie Robinson 11/06/2026

How can ketones affect the brain in epilepsy? Dr. Manny Bagary explores the science behind medical ketogenic therapy, including brain excitability, neurotransmitters, mitochondria, inflammation, cognition and status epilepticus.

Unlocking the Power of the Ketogenic Diet in Epilepsy Treatment - Dr. Neha Kaul, Monash University, Australia Medical ketogenic therapy has more than 100 years of evidence behind it - so why is it still often treated as a last resort

Torie Robinson 04/06/2026 Torie Robinson 04/06/2026

Exploring the complexities and benefits of ketogenic therapy for epilepsy, addressing misconceptions, patient selection, mechanisms of action, safety concerns, and the importance of multidisciplinary care - with Dr. Neha Kaul.

Improving Memory In Epilepsy - Dr. Laurie Miller, MEMORehab, NSW, Australia Memory problems are one of the most common and frustrating symptoms experienced by people with an epilepsy - but what actually causes them? And how can we "t

Torie Robinson 21/05/2026 Torie Robinson 21/05/2026

Dr. Laurie Miller explains why memory problems happen in epilepsy, how different memory systems are affected, and the practical evidence-based strategies that may help improve everyday functioning.