Epilepsy Sparks Insights

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

Teaching Children With Epilepsy, About Epilepsy! - Julia Jacobs, University of Calgary, Canada

Peadiatric neurologist and epileptologist associate Julia Jacobs talks to us about her wonderful Excited Brains: Zippy & Zappy from the “knowledge2 empower” project. Julia's purpose is to educate and empower children, families, and schools when it comes to epilepsy!---More about Julia: https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/julia-jacobs---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

Saving Children With Epilepsy in Ukraine - Olha Tychkivska

Trying to stay safe from bombs in her bathroom, meet Olha Tychkivska, a peadiatric neurologist from Lviv City Children's Clinical Hospital in Ukraine. Every day Olha is working to save the lives of children with epilepsy whilst the country is attacked.---More about Olha and how you can help: https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/ukraine-olha-tychkivska---Share this interview to spread awareness of the needs of Ukraine children with epilepsy and contact your pharmaceutical company now to ask how they are helping people with epilepsy in Ukraine.---Follow Torie on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/torierobinson10LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/torierobinsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/torierobinson10Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorieRobinsonSpeakerCheck out the website: https://www.torierobinson.com