Epilepsy Sparks Insights

Diagnosing & Treating Epilepsy - In Under-Resourced Areas – Michael Kentris #01

 Accurately diagnosing epilepsy can be a huge challenge when a hospital is underresourced. Michael Kentris explains how he manages with only 3 EEG machines, his work training others, using telemedicine, and more. ---More about Michael: https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/michael-kentris-01---Glossary:There are many terms used in this recording which you can find in the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary: https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary---Follow Torie on:- Twitter: https://twitter.com/torierobinson10- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/torierobinson- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torierobinson10- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorieRobinsonSpeaker- Check out the website: https://www.torierobinson.com

Why Have Epilepsy Syndromes Been Reclassified/Renamed? – Sameer Zuberi

Hear why genetic epilepsy syndromes (largely found in young children) have been reclassified - and not without deep thought or consideration! With world-renowned peadiatric consultant neurologist & researcher Sameer Zuberi.---More about Sameer: https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/sameer-zuberi-02---Glossary:There are many terms used in this recording which you can find in the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary: https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary---Follow Torie on:- Twitter: https://twitter.com/torierobinson10- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/torierobinson- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torierobinson10- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorieRobinsonSpeaker- Check out the website: https://www.torierobinson.com

Precision Medicine for Children with Genetic Epilepsies – Sameer Zuberi #01

Hear about precision medicine for children with genetic epilepsies with Sameer Zuberi, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Researcher, & Honorary Prof from the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK - with a special mention of the rare epilepsies Dravet & CDKL5 (as June happens to be Awareness month for each).---More about Sameer: https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/sameer-zuberi-01---Glossary:There are many terms used in this recording which you can find in the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary: https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary---Follow Torie on:- Twitter: https://twitter.com/torierobinson10- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/torierobinson- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torierobinson10- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorieRobinsonSpeaker- Check out the website: https://www.torierobinson.com

Improving Epilepsy Surgery Referrals in India - Ajay Asranna

"There is an unacceptable acceptance of having recurrent seizures and not opting for something like epilepsy surgery" - neurologist and epileptologist Ajay Asranna explains the benefits of temporal lobe resections for many with refractory temporal lobe epilepsy, and why we need to promote the surgery to make significant improvements to patients' Quality of Life.---More about Ajay: https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/ajay-asranna---Glossary:There are many terms used in this recording which you can find in the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary: https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary---Follow Torie on:- Twitter: https://twitter.com/torierobinson10- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/torierobinson- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torierobinson10- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorieRobinsonSpeaker- Check out the website: https://www.torierobinson.com

Being A Dad To A Son With Epilepsy (& A Neurologist!) - Ian Bone

Ian Bone: a neurologist, honorary professor, writer, and dad to a son with epilepsy, speaks from the heart - telling us a bit about his experiences in the early 1980s, what he’s learnt, and his new book about epilepsy: “Sacred Lives”.---More about Ian: https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/ian-bone---Glossary:There are many terms used in this recording which you can find in the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary: https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary---Follow Torie on:- Twitter: https://twitter.com/torierobinson10- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/torierobinson- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torierobinson10- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorieRobinsonSpeaker- Check out the website: https://www.torierobinson.com

MEG Brain Scans For Epilepsy - Omar Danoun

Learn of the neuroimaging technique called magnetoencephalography – or MEG - with Omar Danoun, an epileptologist from Henry Ford Health in Detroit, with specific interests in epilepsy, and both MEG & EEG source imaging. Omar did his epilepsy fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, was a clinical neurophysiology Fellow at the University of Michigan, did his neurology residency program at Wayne State University, and is originally from Palestine in the middle east. Omar has quite the cultural experience – and speaks Arabic – all too valuable in epilepsy treatment and care. Omar is also a YouTuber - check out his channel via "More about Omar" below.---More about Omar: https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/omar-danoun---Glossary:There are many terms used in this recording which you can find in the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary: https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary---Follow Torie on:- Twitter: https://twitter.com/torierobinson10- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/torierobinson- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torierobinson10- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorieRobinsonSpeaker- Check out the website: https://www.torierobinson.com

What Are Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures? - Tyson Sawchuk

Hear about what Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures are, and how children experiencing them can be effectively treated. - with paediatric clinical psychologist Tyson Sawchuk - from the University of Calgary (Canada).---More about Tyson: https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/tyson-sawchuk---Glossary:There are many terms used in this recording which you can find in the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary: https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary---Follow Torie on:- Twitter: https://twitter.com/torierobinson10- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/torierobinson- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torierobinson10- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorieRobinsonSpeaker- Check out the website: https://www.torierobinson.com

Genetic Epilepsies in Babies - Finding Answers - Amy McTague, GOSH

Hear from peadiatric neurologist and scientist Amy McTague who helps babies and families when it comes to the diagnosis, treatment, and care for the babies who have a genetic epilepsy. ---More about Amy: torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/amy-mctague---Glossary terms: epilepsysparks.com/glossary---Follow Torie on:- Twitter: torierobinson10- LinkedIn: torierobinson- Instagram: torierobinson10- Facebook: TorieRobinsonSpeaker- Check out the website: torierobinson.com

Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Children With Epilepsy? - Sebastian Ortiz

Hear of the study into the safety of the COVID vaccine for children with epilepsy - with neurologist and epileptologist Sebastian Ortiz - from Clinica del Country/Instituto Roosevelt (Colombia) & MSc Student at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (UK).---More about Sebastian:  https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/sebastian-ortiz---Glossary:There are many terms used in this recording which you can find in the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary: https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary---Follow Torie on:- Twitter: https://twitter.com/torierobinson10- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/torierobinson- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torierobinson10- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorieRobinsonSpeaker- Check out the website: https://www.torierobinson.com

A Career In Epilepsy Research & Pharmacy - Cristina Reschke, Reschke Chrono Lab, FutureNeuro, RCSI, ROI

Epilepsy research lead (PI) and lecturer in pharmacy, Cristina Reschke tells us about her work in both her exciting research into how microRNAs and circadian rhythm disruptions lead to epileptogenesis and seizures and educating pharmacists of the future regarding the epilepsies.---More about Cristina:  https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/cristina-reschke---Glossary:There are many terms used in this recording which you can find in the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary: https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary---Follow Torie on:- Twitter: https://twitter.com/torierobinson10- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/torierobinson- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torierobinson10- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorieRobinsonSpeaker- Check out the website: https://www.torierobinson.com